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House roll call 359 · 53rd Congress · Feb 25, 1895

To amend H. R. 8892, by enabling the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the House Of Representatives to pay to the officers and employees of the Senate an

On Feb 25, 1895, the House voted 143–111 (HR 8892). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–94, Republicans 75–13, Others 1–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
143
No
111
Did not vote
118
Date
Feb 25, 1895

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 94 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 13 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 amend H. R. 8892, by enabling the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1895,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-359/to-amend-h-r-8892-by-enabling-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).