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House roll call 208 · 50th Congress · Dec 4, 1888

To table S. 449, making provisions for the erection of a monument to major general henry knox, in thomastown, maine. (p. 16-2)

On Dec 4, 1888, the House voted 125–53 (S 449). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–0, Democrats 23–51, Others 1–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
125
No
53
Did not vote
150
Date
Dec 4, 1888

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 51 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans100 yes · 0 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table S. 449, making provisions for the…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-208/to-table-s-449-making-provisions-for-the-erection (accessed 2026-10-17).