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House roll call 33 · 50th Congress · Feb 17, 1888

To recommit to the committee on war claims H. R. 2477, relating to the claims for relief of nathaniel MC kay and the executor of daniel MC kay, with instruction

On Feb 17, 1888, the House voted 63–168 (HR 2477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–59, Republicans 3–108, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 60 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
63
No
168
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 59 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 108 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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 recommit to the committee on war claims…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-33/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-war-claims-h (accessed 2026-10-17).