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House roll call 173 · 50th Congress · Aug 7, 1888

To adjourn. (p. 7321-1)

On Aug 7, 1888, the House voted 67–81. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–32, Republicans 27–45, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
67
No
81
Did not vote
180
Date
Aug 7, 1888

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 32 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 45 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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.