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House roll call 281 · 49th Congress · Feb 23, 1887

To amend S. 3173 (stat 475, app 3/3/1887), a bill protecting and defending the rights of american fishermen. Amendment adds that any vessel of foreign ownershi

On Feb 23, 1887, the House voted 137–124 (S 3173). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–4, Republicans 2–120, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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

137

No

124

Did not vote

70

Date

Feb 23, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.