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House roll call 252 · 49th Congress · Jan 27, 1887

To recommit H.R. 8976 to the committee on the district of columbia, with instructions to incorporate in same an amendment providing that bids be advertised and

On Jan 27, 1887, the House voted 94–130 (HR 8976). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–46, Republicans 19–82, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
94
No
130
Did not vote
109
Date
Jan 27, 1887

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 46 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 82 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 recommit H.R. 8976 to the committee on…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-252/to-recommit-h-r-8976-to-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-16).