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House roll call 98 · 50th Congress · Apr 6, 1888

To amend a motion to recess, motion made during consideration of S. 139. (p. 278021)

On Apr 6, 1888, the House voted 0–166. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–113, Democrats 0–50, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
0
No
166
Did not vote
162
Date
Apr 6, 1888

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 50 no · 118 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 113 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion to recess, motion made…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-98/to-amend-a-motion-to-recess-motion-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).