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House roll call 61 · 50th Congress · Apr 2, 1888

To amend the house resolution from the committee on rules designating specific days and hours for the consideration of certain specific bills, in order to have

On Apr 2, 1888, the House voted 70–161. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–47, Republicans 0–110, Others 1–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
70
No
161
Did not vote
97
Date
Apr 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 47 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 110 no · 44 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 amend the house resolution from the…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-61/to-amend-the-house-resolution-from-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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