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House roll call 287 · 50th Congress · Feb 18, 1889

To order the engrossment and third reading of H. R. 12432, which amends section 1963 of revised statutes so as to provide for the better protection of the fur s

On Feb 18, 1889, the House voted 145–81 (HR 12432). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–50, Republicans 81–27, Others 1–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
145
No
81
Did not vote
101
Date
Feb 18, 1889

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 50 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 27 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the engrossment and third reading…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-287/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).