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House roll call 268 · 49th Congress · Feb 7, 1887

To suspend the rules and pass S. 6, fixing the salaries of the several judges of the U.S. District courts at $5,000 per annum.

On Feb 7, 1887, the House voted 146–110 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–100, Republicans 105–9, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
110
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 7, 1887

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 100 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 9 no · 29 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 suspend the rules and pass S. 6, fixing…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-268/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-6-fixing (accessed 2026-10-17).