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House roll call 162 · 54th Congress · Mar 3, 1897

To override the President's veto of H.R. 7864, an act amending the immigration laws of the United States, by adding to those to be excluded from admission to TH

On Mar 3, 1897, the House voted 194–37 (HR 7864). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 168–9, Democrats 20–31, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

194

No

37

Did not vote

135

Date

Mar 3, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.