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House roll call 175 · 50th Congress · Aug 14, 1888

To direct the committee of the whole to pass over bill H. R. 10998, a bill making appropriations for fortifications and other work of defense, for the armament

On Aug 14, 1888, the House voted 17–131 (HR 10998). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–71, Republicans 9–57, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
131
Did not vote
180
Date
Aug 14, 1888

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 71 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 57 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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