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House roll call 195 · 50th Congress · Sep 8, 1888

To pass bill H. R. 11309, a bill authorizing the President of the United States to protect and defend the rights of american fishing vessels, fisherman, and tra

On Sep 8, 1888, the House voted 176–4 (HR 11309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–0, Republicans 70–4, Others 4–0, Independents 1–0. 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
176
No
4
Did not vote
132
Date
Sep 8, 1888

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 4 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 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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