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House roll call 95 · 49th Congress · Jun 3, 1886

To amend H.R. 8328 by providing that oleomargerine shall not be subject to the tax imposed by section eight, if it has been ascertained to be pure and certified

On Jun 3, 1886, the House voted 118–152 (HR 8328). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 88–59, Republicans 29–92, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
118
No
152
Did not vote
63
Date
Jun 3, 1886

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 59 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 92 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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