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House roll call 284 · 49th Congress · Feb 24, 1887

To pass over the veto of the President, H.R. 10457, a bill for the relief of dependent parents and honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who are now disable

On Feb 24, 1887, the House voted 175–125 (HR 10457). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–130, Republicans 138–0, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
175
No
125
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 24, 1887

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 130 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 5 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 pass over the veto of the President, H.R…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-284/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-h (accessed 2026-10-18).