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House roll call 172 · 50th Congress · Jul 31, 1888

To order the third reading of S. 3182, a bill making appropriations to enable the executive department of the government, bureau of agriculture, government prin

On Jul 31, 1888, the House voted 68–90 (S 3182). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–61, Republicans 47–28, Others 2–2. 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
68
No
90
Did not vote
169
Date
Jul 31, 1888

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 61 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 28 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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 third reading of S. 3182, a…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-172/to-order-the-third-reading-of-s-3182-a (accessed 2026-10-17).