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House roll call 354 · 53rd Congress · Feb 18, 1895

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 7956, a bill to authorize the construction of certain dams across the ST. Louis and cloquet rivers, in the state of minnesota, a

On Feb 18, 1895, the House voted 122–99 (HR 7956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–26, Republicans 14–63, Others 1–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
122
No
99
Did not vote
156
Date
Feb 18, 1895

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 26 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 63 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 10 no · 3 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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