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House roll call 281 · 50th Congress · Feb 14, 1889

To adjourn, motion made during the discussion on a resolution instructing the conference committee to compromise on the amendments of both houses to S. 185.

On Feb 14, 1889, the House voted 82–143. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–122, Democrats 80–18, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
82
No
143
Did not vote
103
Date
Feb 14, 1889

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 18 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 122 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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