50th United States Congress
1887-1889 U.S. Congress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 50th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1887, to March 4, 1889, during the third and fourth years of Grover Cleveland's first presidency. The president vetoed 212 pieces of legislation, the greatest number in a single session of Congress.
Quick Facts March 4, 1887 – March 4, 1889, Members ...
50th United States Congress | |
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49th ← → 51st | |
March 4, 1887 – March 4, 1889 | |
Members | 76 senators 325 representatives 8 non-voting delegates |
Senate majority | Republican |
Senate President | Vacant |
House majority | Democratic |
House Speaker | John G. Carlisle (D) |
Sessions | |
1st: December 7, 1887 – October 20, 1888 2nd: December 3, 1888 – March 3, 1889 |
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The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1880 United States census. The Senate had a Republican majority, and the House had a Democratic majority.