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House roll call 55 · 49th Congress · Apr 30, 1886

To amend a motion to limit debate on H.R. 5190, a bill to enlarge the powers and duties of the department of agriculture, by changing the limitations on debate

On Apr 30, 1886, the House voted 27–186 (HR 5190). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–96, Republicans 6–89, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
27
No
186
Did not vote
120
Date
Apr 30, 1886

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 96 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 89 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 amend a motion to limit debate on H.R…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-55/to-amend-a-motion-to-limit-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).