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House roll call 31 · 50th Congress · Feb 13, 1888

To refer H. R. 5933, relating to the punishment for advertising of lottery tickets in the district of columbia, to the judiciary committee. (p. 1161-1)

On Feb 13, 1888, the House voted 119–114 (HR 5933). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–21, Republicans 16–90, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
119
No
114
Did not vote
95
Date
Feb 13, 1888

By party

  • Democrats102 yes · 21 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 90 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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 refer H. R. 5933, relating to the…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-31/to-refer-h-r-5933-relating-to-the-punishment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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