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House roll call 26 · 50th Congress · Jan 27, 1888

To pass H. R. 7211, a bill relating to the claim of owners of the steamer "i.n. Bunton." (p. 770-1)

On Jan 27, 1888, the House voted 131–93 (HR 7211). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–86, Republicans 98–4, Others 1–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
131
No
93
Did not vote
104
Date
Jan 27, 1888

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 86 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 4 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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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