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House roll call 258 · 49th Congress · Feb 1, 1887

To limit debate to twenty minutes on H.R. 7635 when the committee of the whole on the state of the union resumes its consideration.

On Feb 1, 1887, the House voted 140–11 (HR 7635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 128–0, Republicans 10–11, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
140
No
11
Did not vote
182
Date
Feb 1, 1887

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 0 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 11 no · 122 didn’t vote
  • Others2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To limit debate to twenty minutes on H.R…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-258/to-limit-debate-to-twenty-minutes-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).