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House roll call 291 · 50th Congress · Feb 18, 1889

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of resolution regarding the contested election of sullivan versus felton. (p. 2031-1)

On Feb 18, 1889, the House voted 71–142. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–116, Republicans 66–22, Others 1–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
71
No
142
Did not vote
115
Date
Feb 18, 1889

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 116 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 22 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no
  • 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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