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House roll call 248 · 50th Congress · Jan 12, 1889

To consider S. 944 (25 stat 1267, 1/22/89), a bill increasing the pension of MRS. Elizabeth g. Scott. (p. 708)

On Jan 12, 1889, the House voted 142–68 (S 944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 103–2, Democrats 37–66, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
68
Did not vote
117
Date
Jan 12, 1889

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 66 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 2 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

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 consider S. 944 (25 stat 1267, 1/22/89)…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-248/to-consider-s-944-25-stat-1267-1-22 (accessed 2026-10-17).