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House roll call 305 · 50th Congress · Feb 25, 1889

To dispense with all proceedings under the call of the house regarding absent members, for purpose of resuming consideration of bill H. R. 11651, a bill making

On Feb 25, 1889, the House voted 124–105 (HR 11651). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–99, Republicans 102–3, Others 1–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
124
No
105
Did not vote
99
Date
Feb 25, 1889

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 99 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans102 yes · 3 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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