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House roll call 256 · 49th Congress · Feb 1, 1887

To pass H.R. 10757, providing for an additional term of the circuit court of the supreme court of the district of columbia, and for the appointment of one addit

On Feb 1, 1887, the House voted 130–95 (HR 10757). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–31, Republicans 38–63, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
130
No
95
Did not vote
108
Date
Feb 1, 1887

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 31 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 63 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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