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House roll call 283 · 53rd Congress · Jul 16, 1894

To amend H. R. 4609, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy, by placing under federal, instead of state, jurisdiction all provisions for the conveya

On Jul 16, 1894, the House voted 22–135 (HR 4609). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–114, Republicans 19–11, Others 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
22
No
135
Did not vote
220
Date
Jul 16, 1894

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 114 no · 112 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 11 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 10 no · 4 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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