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House roll call 253 · 53rd Congress · May 17, 1894

To limit debate on pending paragraph to 30 minutes, motion made during consideration of H. R. 6937, agricultural appropriation bill. (JP.392)

On May 17, 1894, the House voted 154–63 (HR 6937). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 143–3, Republicans 6–57, Others 5–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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
154
No
63
Did not vote
160
Date
May 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats143 yes · 3 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 57 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 3 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 limit debate on pending paragraph to 30…: House Vote, May 17, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-253/to-limit-debate-on-pending-paragraph-to-30-minutes (accessed 2026-10-17).