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House roll call 373 · 53rd Congress · Mar 2, 1895

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 8695, a bill to admit antitoxin for cure of diptheria free of duty. (p.3225-1)

On Mar 2, 1895, the House voted 143–31 (HR 8695). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–0, Republicans 12–31, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
31
Did not vote
203
Date
Mar 2, 1895

By party

  • Democrats124 yes · 0 no · 105 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 31 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 7 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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