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House roll call 297 · 49th Congress · Mar 3, 1887

To pass over veto of President, S. 183, regarding the claim of thomas s. Hopkins.

On Mar 3, 1887, the House voted 153–95 (S 183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–95, Republicans 121–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
153
No
95
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 3, 1887

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 95 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass over veto of President, S. 183…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-297/to-pass-over-veto-of-president-s-183-regarding (accessed 2026-10-17).