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House roll call 289 · 53rd Congress · Jul 17, 1894

To order to engrossment and third reading on H. R. 1939, a bill providing that U.S. Railroad corporations, for purpose of jurisdiction, be deemed citizens of t

On Jul 17, 1894, the House voted 158–12 (HR 1939). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–0, Republicans 27–12, Others 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

158

No

12

Did not vote

207

Date

Jul 17, 1894

From Voteview roll call records.