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House roll call 43 · 50th Congress · Mar 9, 1888

To pass H. R. 2952, a bill allowing certain claims for stores and supplies taken and used by the U.S. Army, as amended to allow the payment for such stores and

On Mar 9, 1888, the House voted 106–101 (HR 2952). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–23, Republicans 22–76, Others 1–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
106
No
101
Did not vote
120
Date
Mar 9, 1888

By party

  • Democrats83 yes · 23 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 76 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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