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House roll call 66 · 50th Congress · Apr 4, 1888

To order the previous question on a motion that debate of S. 139 be limited to one hour. S. 139 is a bill providing that the several states, territories, and t

On Apr 4, 1888, the House voted 169–28 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 116–0, Democrats 50–27, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
169
No
28
Did not vote
131
Date
Apr 4, 1888

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 27 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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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