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House roll call 43 · 54th Congress · Apr 28, 1896

To pass H.R. 6739, a bill providing for the relief of john n. Quackenbush, former commander in the navy. (p. 4529-2)

On Apr 28, 1896, the House voted 162–48 (HR 6739). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 142–15, Democrats 19–28, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
162
No
48
Did not vote
160
Date
Apr 28, 1896

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 28 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 15 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 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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