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House roll call 117 · 53rd Congress · Feb 16, 1894

To order the previous question on the motion of MR. Bland that debate on H. R. 4956 be closed at 3 p.m., no quorum voting. (JP.166)

On Feb 16, 1894, the House voted 144–5 (HR 4956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 132–5, Others 8–0, Republicans 4–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
144
No
5
Did not vote
228
Date
Feb 16, 1894

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 5 no · 92 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 0 no · 130 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

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 order the previous question on the motion…: House Vote, Feb 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-117/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-motion-of (accessed 2026-10-17).