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House roll call 158 · 49th Congress · Jul 22, 1886

To postpone consideration of H.R. 8327, a bill to reduce the number of internal revenue officers, and to provide a better and more economical administration of

On Jul 22, 1886, the House voted 159–76 (HR 8327). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–72, Republicans 98–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

159

No

76

Did not vote

98

Date

Jul 22, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.