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House roll call 131 · 54th Congress · Jan 22, 1897

To amend S. 1128 (29 stat 785 2/3/97), a bill granting a pension to isabella morrow., widow of henry a. Morrow, a colonel and brevet major-general in the united

On Jan 22, 1897, the House voted 98–82 (S 1128). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–74, Democrats 41–8, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
82
Did not vote
190
Date
Jan 22, 1897

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 8 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 74 no · 129 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 3 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 amend S. 1128 (29 stat 785 2/3/97), a…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-131/to-amend-s-1128-29-stat-785-2-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).