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House roll call 268 · 50th Congress · Jan 31, 1889

To amend H. R. 10614, by eliminating the provision voiding all leases of U.S. Lands within the territory, including indian land, held by corporations or persons

On Jan 31, 1889, the House voted 53–187 (HR 10614). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–94, Republicans 19–89, Others 1–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
53
No
187
Did not vote
88
Date
Jan 31, 1889

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 94 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 89 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 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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