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House roll call 85 · 49th Congress · May 24, 1886

To direct the committee of the whole to postpone consideration of H.R. 8327, reducing the number of internal revenue officers, and providing a better and more e

On May 24, 1886, the House voted 139–86 (HR 8327). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–80, Republicans 93–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
139
No
86
Did not vote
108
Date
May 24, 1886

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 80 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 6 no · 44 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 direct the committee of the whole to…: House Vote, May 24, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-85/to-direct-the-committee-of-the-whole-to-postpone (accessed 2026-10-17).