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House roll call 266 · 50th Congress · Jan 31, 1889

To reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to an amendment to H.R. 10614, providing that the rights of union soldiers and sailors relative to their homest

On Jan 31, 1889, the House voted 135–117 (HR 10614). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–22, Republicans 24–92, Others 3–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
135
No
117
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 31, 1889

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 22 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 92 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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