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House roll call 61 · 49th Congress · May 5, 1886

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H.R. 7895, providing for the relief of certain officers of the volunteer army.

On May 5, 1886, the House voted 44–109. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–41, Republicans 0–68, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
44
No
109
Did not vote
180
Date
May 5, 1886

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 41 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 68 no · 75 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 adjourn, motion made during consideration…: House Vote, May 5, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-61/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).