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House roll call 323 · 53rd Congress · Aug 13, 1894

To pass H. R. 7969, placing on the free list all ores of iron. (JP.566)

On Aug 13, 1894, the House voted 170–104 (HR 7969). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–18, Republicans 0–85, Others 9–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
170
No
104
Did not vote
103
Date
Aug 13, 1894

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 18 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 85 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 1 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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