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House roll call 44 · 54th Congress · May 2, 1896

To pass a substitute bill for H.R. 8110, a bill establishing a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the the United States. (p. 4756-1)

On May 2, 1896, the House voted 112–128 (HR 8110). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 57–115, Democrats 52–15, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
112
No
128
Did not vote
126
Date
May 2, 1896

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 15 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 115 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 5 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 a substitute bill for H.R. 8110, a…: House Vote, May 2, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-44/to-pass-a-substitute-bill-for-h-r-8110 (accessed 2026-10-17).