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House roll call 295 · 50th Congress · Feb 20, 1889

To agree to the report of the conference committee on S. 139. (p. 2113-1)

On Feb 20, 1889, the House voted 168–87 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 128–0, Democrats 40–86, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
168
No
87
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 20, 1889

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 86 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the report of the conference…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-295/to-agree-to-the-report-of-the-conference-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).