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House roll call 371 · 53rd Congress · Mar 2, 1895

To pass over veto of the President, H. R. 8681, a bill authorizing the arkansas northwestern r. R. Company to construct and operate a railway through the indian

On Mar 2, 1895, the House voted 156–93 (HR 8681). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–83, Republicans 84–7, Others 9–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
156
No
93
Did not vote
128
Date
Mar 2, 1895

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 83 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 7 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 3 no · 2 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 over veto of the President, H. R…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1895,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-371/to-pass-over-veto-of-the-president-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).