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House roll call 50 · 54th Congress · May 6, 1896

To adjourn due to the lack of a quorum.

On May 6, 1896, the House voted 52–48. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–47, Democrats 11–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
52
No
48
Did not vote
270
Date
May 6, 1896

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 1 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 47 no · 166 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 9 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 adjourn due to the lack of a quorum.: House Vote, May 6, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-50/to-adjourn-due-to-the-lack-of-a-quorum (accessed 2026-10-17).