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House roll call 301 · 50th Congress · Feb 25, 1889

To proceed to a consideration of the resolution relating to the sullivan versus felton electoral contest. (p. 2297-1)

On Feb 25, 1889, the House voted 115–102. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–14, Republicans 7–87, Others 3–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
115
No
102
Did not vote
110
Date
Feb 25, 1889

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 14 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 87 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 proceed to a consideration of the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-301/to-proceed-to-a-consideration-of-the-resolution-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).

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