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House roll call 3 · 50th Congress · Dec 22, 1887

To refer to the committee of accounts h. R. Res. 2, a resolution which relates to the pay of discharged house employees and provides that those who were employe

On Dec 22, 1887, the House voted 93–91. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–47, Republicans 35–45, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 members voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
93
No
91
Did not vote
140
Date
Dec 22, 1887

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 47 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 45 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee of accounts h. R…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-3/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-accounts-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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