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House roll call 304 · 50th Congress · Feb 25, 1889

To adopt a resolution providing for the seating of frank a. Sullivan from the fifth congressional district of california, in the 50th Congress, in reference to

On Feb 25, 1889, the House voted 143–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–1, Republicans 28–37, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
143
No
39
Did not vote
146
Date
Feb 25, 1889

By party

  • Democrats113 yes · 1 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 37 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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