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House roll call 60 · 50th Congress · Apr 2, 1888

To suspend the rules and adopt H. J. RES. 120, a resolution amending the constitution by changing time for commencement and limitation of the terms of the presi

On Apr 2, 1888, the House voted 80–154 (HJR 120). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–57, Republicans 12–93, Others 1–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
80
No
154
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 57 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 93 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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 suspend the rules and adopt H. J. RES…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-60/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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