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House roll call 37 · 50th Congress · Feb 25, 1888

To amend H.R. 4626 (25 stat. 1040, 3/16/88), a bill relating to the relief of mary b. Kirby, by increasing the pension rate $20 per month, from $30 to $50 per m

On Feb 25, 1888, the House voted 150–70. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–60, Republicans 95–10, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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

150

No

70

Did not vote

108

Date

Feb 25, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.