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House roll call 277 · 50th Congress · Feb 13, 1889

To consider the substitute resolution confirming the election of robert smalls to fifteeth Congress from seventh district of south carolina, and rejecting the r

On Feb 13, 1889, the House voted 127–142. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–144, Republicans 125–0, Others 2–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
127
No
142
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 13, 1889

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 144 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consider the substitute resolution…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-277/to-consider-the-substitute-resolution-confirming-the-election-of (accessed 2026-10-17).