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House roll call 261 · 53rd Congress · Jun 8, 1894

To provide that when the house adjourns today it adjourn to meet on monday next. (JP.422)

On Jun 8, 1894, the House voted 99–108. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–98, Republicans 59–6, Others 5–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
99
No
108
Did not vote
170
Date
Jun 8, 1894

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 98 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 6 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 4 no · 5 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 provide that when the house adjourns…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-261/to-provide-that-when-the-house-adjourns-today-it (accessed 2026-10-17).