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House roll call 27 · 50th Congress · Jan 30, 1888

To amend H. R. 6104, a bill repealing a tax of two cents per pound on oleomargarine. (p. 803-1)

On Jan 30, 1888, the House voted 62–190 (HR 6104). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–75, Republicans 4–110, Others 0–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 62 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
62
No
190
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 30, 1888

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 75 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 110 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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