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House roll call 29 · 50th Congress · Feb 2, 1888

To pass H. R. 4910, a bill to amend section 14 of act approved march 3, 1879, entitled "an act making appropriations for the service of the post office departme

On Feb 2, 1888, the House voted 145–116 (HR 4910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 125–9, Republicans 18–104, Others 2–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
116
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats125 yes · 9 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 104 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 4910, a bill to amend section…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-29/to-pass-h-r-4910-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).