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House roll call 30 · 50th Congress · Feb 6, 1888

To adopt a substitute resolution regarding the contested election between robert lawry and james b. White, which substitute declares that james b. White was dul

On Feb 6, 1888, the House voted 186–105. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–104, Republicans 136–3, Others 4–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
186
No
105
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 6, 1888

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 104 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans136 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 adopt a substitute resolution regarding…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-30/to-adopt-a-substitute-resolution-regarding-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-15).

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