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House roll call 251 · 50th Congress · Jan 14, 1889

To adopt the resolution of the committee on rules that the order made on may 11, 1888 providing that the sessions of the house shall close each day at 5 0' cloc

On Jan 14, 1889, the House voted 156–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–5, Republicans 34–79, Others 3–1. 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
156
No
85
Did not vote
87
Date
Jan 14, 1889

By party

  • Democrats119 yes · 5 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 79 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 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 adopt the resolution of the committee on…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-251/to-adopt-the-resolution-of-the-committee-on-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).