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House roll call 242 · 53rd Congress · Apr 17, 1894

To pass report of committee on rules, that if a quorum does not respond on roll call, then names of those voted as present be reported to speaker, who shall cal

On Apr 17, 1894, the House voted 213–47. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–46, Republicans 87–0, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
213
No
47
Did not vote
117
Date
Apr 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats124 yes · 46 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans87 yes · 0 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 11 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 pass report of committee on rules, that…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-242/to-pass-report-of-committee-on-rules-that-if (accessed 2026-10-17).