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House roll call 137 · 54th Congress · Feb 8, 1897

To pass H.R. 9470, a bill incorporating the washington and gettysburg railroad company. (p. 1658-1)

On Feb 8, 1897, the House voted 132–52 (HR 9470). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 114–12, Democrats 18–33, Others 0–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
132
No
52
Did not vote
186
Date
Feb 8, 1897

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 33 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 12 no · 127 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 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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