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House roll call 188 · 50th Congress · Aug 27, 1888

To resolve into committee of whole for purpose of considering general appropriation bills. (p. 2687-2))

On Aug 27, 1888, the House voted 160–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–1, Republicans 73–3, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
160
No
4
Did not vote
164
Date
Aug 27, 1888

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 1 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 3 no · 78 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 committee of whole for…: House Vote, Aug 27, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-188/to-resolve-into-committee-of-whole-for-purpose-of (accessed 2026-10-17).