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House roll call 131 · 50th Congress · Apr 16, 1888

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H. R. 9050, a bill making appropriations for construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on ri

On Apr 16, 1888, the House voted 64–170. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–116, Republicans 51–58, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 69 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
64
No
170
Did not vote
79
Date
Apr 16, 1888

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 116 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 58 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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