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House roll call 179 · 50th Congress · Aug 16, 1888

To resolve into the committee of whole house for consideration of general appropriation bills. (p. 7643-1)

On Aug 16, 1888, the House voted 142–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–0, Republicans 60–3, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
142
No
3
Did not vote
183
Date
Aug 16, 1888

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 0 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans60 yes · 3 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of whole house…: House Vote, Aug 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-179/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-whole-house-for (accessed 2026-10-17).