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House roll call 157 · 53rd Congress · Feb 28, 1894

To pass a resolution discharging the committee of the whole from further consideration of H. R. 4956, and providing a procedure for its consideration in the hou

On Feb 28, 1894, the House voted 165–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 149–10, Others 12–1, Republicans 4–0. 10 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
165
No
11
Did not vote
201
Date
Feb 28, 1894

By party

  • Democrats149 yes · 10 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 0 no · 130 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 1 no · 1 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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