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House roll call 96 · 53rd Congress · Feb 1, 1894

To amend H. R. 4864 (28 stat. 509, 8/27/1894), a bill to reduce taxation, to provide revenue for the government, and for other purposes, by setting tax of $.22

On Feb 1, 1894, the House voted 120–198 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–186, Republicans 117–1, Others 2–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

120

No

198

Did not vote

59

Date

Feb 1, 1894

From Voteview roll call records.