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House roll call 71 · 53rd Congress · Dec 8, 1893

To amend H. R. 139, a bill to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States, by striking out the enacting clause. (JP.21-2)

On Dec 8, 1893, the House voted 145–110 (HR 139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–38, Republicans 17–71, Others 8–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
145
No
110
Did not vote
121
Date
Dec 8, 1893

By party

  • Democrats120 yes · 38 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 71 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 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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