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House roll call 143 · 50th Congress · May 22, 1888

To order the previous question on the engrossment and third reading of H. R. 8716, a bill to protect free labor and industries from the injurious effects of co

On May 22, 1888, the House voted 185–44 (HR 8716). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–39, Republicans 104–7, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
185
No
44
Did not vote
94
Date
May 22, 1888

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 39 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans104 yes · 7 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 order the previous question on the…: House Vote, May 22, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-143/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-engrossment-and (accessed 2026-10-17).