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House roll call 285 · 53rd Congress · Jul 16, 1894

To pass H. R. 4609. (JP.456)

On Jul 16, 1894, the House voted 117–37 (HR 4609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–21, Republicans 13–16, Others 10–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
117
No
37
Did not vote
223
Date
Jul 16, 1894

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 21 no · 114 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 16 no · 105 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 4609. (JP.456): House Vote, Jul 16, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-285/to-pass-h-r-4609-jp-456 (accessed 2026-10-17).