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House roll call 40 · 49th Congress · Apr 1, 1886

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H.R. 7479, providing for the speedy settlement of the controversies between common carriers engaged in interstat

On Apr 1, 1886, the House voted 66–198. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–95, Republicans 13–101, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 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
66
No
198
Did not vote
69
Date
Apr 1, 1886

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 95 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 101 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 adjourn, motion made during consideration…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-40/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).