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House roll call 299 · 53rd Congress · Jul 24, 1894

To pass H. J. RES. 119 (28 stat. 974, 3/2/1895), directing the secretary of the treasury to pay to the governor of the state of w. Virginia the sum appropriated

On Jul 24, 1894, the House voted 138–29 (HJR 119). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–1, Republicans 3–25, Others 5–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
138
No
29
Did not vote
210
Date
Jul 24, 1894

By party

  • Democrats130 yes · 1 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 25 no · 106 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 3 no · 6 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. J. RES. 119 (28 stat. 974…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-299/to-pass-h-j-res-119-28-stat-974 (accessed 2026-10-17).