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House roll call 153 · 54th Congress · Feb 25, 1897

To order engrossment and a third reading of H.R. 4808, a bill to increase the efficiency of the postal service. (p. 2269-1)

On Feb 25, 1897, the House voted 117–94 (HR 4808). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–42, Democrats 9–49, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
117
No
94
Did not vote
159
Date
Feb 25, 1897

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 49 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans108 yes · 42 no · 103 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 7 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 order engrossment and a third reading of…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-153/to-order-engrossment-and-a-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).