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House roll call 132 · 50th Congress · Apr 16, 1888

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 9050, a bill making appropriations for construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors a

On Apr 16, 1888, the House voted 134–102 (HR 9050). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–35, Republicans 37–66, Others 2–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
134
No
102
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 16, 1888

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 35 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 66 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 suspend the rules and pass H. R. 9050, a…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-132/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-9050 (accessed 2026-10-17).