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House roll call 141 · 50th Congress · May 21, 1888

To resolve into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union, motion made during consideration of the general appropriation bills. (p. 4473-2)

On May 21, 1888, the House voted 90–155. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 64–64, Republicans 26–87, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
90
No
155
Did not vote
83
Date
May 21, 1888

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 64 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 87 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, May 21, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-141/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-house (accessed 2026-10-18).