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House roll call 102 · 54th Congress · Dec 14, 1896

To override the presidents veto of H.R. 577, a bill granting a pension to lydia a. Taft, widow of lowell taft, late a private in the connecticut volunteers.

On Dec 14, 1896, the House voted 98–85 (HR 577). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–34, Democrats 3–47, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
98
No
85
Did not vote
187
Date
Dec 14, 1896

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 47 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 34 no · 124 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 6 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 override the presidents veto of H.R. 577…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-102/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-577 (accessed 2026-10-17).