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House roll call 68 · 53rd Congress · Nov 3, 1893

To pass H. J. RES. 86, to pay session and other employees, and per diem employees, retained during the recess, provided that the amount appropriated shall not e

On Nov 3, 1893, the House voted 149–53 (HJR 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–47, Republicans 57–1, Others 1–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
149
No
53
Did not vote
175
Date
Nov 3, 1893

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 47 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 1 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 8 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 H. J. RES. 86, to pay session and…: House Vote, Nov 3, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-68/to-pass-h-j-res-86-to-pay-session (accessed 2026-10-17).