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House roll call 159 · 49th Congress · Jul 22, 1886

To postpone consideration of H.R. 7140, a bill to amend the laws relating to the entry of distilled spirits in distillery and special bonded warehouses, and wit

On Jul 22, 1886, the House voted 146–55 (HR 7140). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–54, Republicans 86–0, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
146
No
55
Did not vote
132
Date
Jul 22, 1886

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 54 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 0 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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 postpone consideration of H.R. 7140, a…: House Vote, Jul 22, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-159/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-r-7140-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).