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House roll call 152 · 50th Congress · Jul 5, 1888

To amend S. 1430, a bill to forfeit certain lands heretofore granted for the purpose of aiding in the construction of railroads, and for other purposes, by prov

On Jul 5, 1888, the House voted 60–106 (S 1430). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–40, Republicans 7–71, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
60
No
106
Did not vote
154
Date
Jul 5, 1888

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 40 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 71 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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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