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House roll call 12 · 50th Congress · Jan 17, 1888

To proceed to consideration of H. R. 1733, the national bank bill, providing for the issue of circulating notes to national banking association. (p. 529-1)

On Jan 17, 1888, the House voted 144–95. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–79, Republicans 99–11, Others 0–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 members voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
144
No
95
Did not vote
89
Date
Jan 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 79 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 11 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 proceed to consideration of H. R. 1733…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-12/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-1733-the (accessed 2026-10-17).