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House roll call 27 · 54th Congress · Mar 24, 1896

To pass H.R. 878 (29 stat 487 1/15/97), a bill providing for the reduction of cases in which the penalty of death may be inflicted.

On Mar 24, 1896, the House voted 170–61 (HR 878). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 109–55, Democrats 55–6, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
170
No
61
Did not vote
139
Date
Mar 24, 1896

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 6 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans109 yes · 55 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 4 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 pass H.R. 878 (29 stat 487 1/15/97), a…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-27/to-pass-h-r-878-29-stat-487-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).