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House roll call 297 · 53rd Congress · Jul 23, 1894

To order the sergeant-at-arms to take into custody and bring to the bar of the house such of its members as are absent without leave of the house. (JP.503)

On Jul 23, 1894, the House voted 120–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–0, Republicans 6–20, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
120
No
20
Did not vote
237
Date
Jul 23, 1894

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 0 no · 122 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 20 no · 108 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 7 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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