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House roll call 294 · 50th Congress · Feb 20, 1889

To table motion to reconsider the vote agreeing to consideration of the conference report on bill S. 139. (p. 2107-1)

On Feb 20, 1889, the House voted 160–76 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–0, Democrats 33–75, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
160
No
76
Did not vote
92
Date
Feb 20, 1889

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 75 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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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