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House roll call 240 · 50th Congress · Jan 8, 1889

To order the previous question on a motion to recommit without instructions the resolution relating to the calling of the states and territories. (p. 599-1)

On Jan 8, 1889, the House voted 218–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–1, Republicans 101–3, 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
218
No
4
Did not vote
106
Date
Jan 8, 1889

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 1 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 3 no · 50 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on a motion…: House Vote, Jan 8, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-240/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-17).