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House roll call 150 · 50th Congress · Jun 27, 1888

To amend H. R. 7901, a bill securing to actual settlers the public lands adapted to agriculture, and to protect the forests on the public domain and for other p

On Jun 27, 1888, the House voted 131–38 (HR 7901). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–20, Republicans 48–19, Others 5–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
131
No
38
Did not vote
158
Date
Jun 27, 1888

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 20 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 19 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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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