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House roll call 372 · 53rd Congress · Mar 2, 1895

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1009, for the relief of telegraph operators during the war of rebellion, which provides that a certificate of service shall be

On Mar 2, 1895, the House voted 167–72 (S 1009). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–71, Republicans 82–0, Others 9–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
167
No
72
Did not vote
138
Date
Mar 2, 1895

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 71 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 52 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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