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House roll call 208 · 53rd Congress · Apr 2, 1894

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house. (JP.301)

On Apr 2, 1894, the House voted 161–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 153–4, Others 7–0, Republicans 1–1. 4 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
161
No
5
Did not vote
211
Date
Apr 2, 1894

By party

  • Democrats153 yes · 4 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 1 no · 132 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 7 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-208/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).