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House roll call 69 · 50th Congress · Apr 4, 1888

To limit debate on S. 139. (p. 2704-1)

On Apr 4, 1888, the House voted 159–23 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–0, Democrats 46–23, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
159
No
23
Did not vote
146
Date
Apr 4, 1888

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 23 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Republicans110 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To limit debate on S. 139. (p. 2704-1): House Vote, Apr 4, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-69/to-limit-debate-on-s-139-p-2704-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).