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House roll call 59 · 54th Congress · May 13, 1896

To pass a resolution in the nature of a substitute for H.RES. 284, providing for the seating of john s. Rinaker.

On May 13, 1896, the House voted 139–35 (HRE 284). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–35, Democrats 69–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
139
No
35
Did not vote
196
Date
May 13, 1896

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans67 yes · 35 no · 151 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 7 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 resolution in the nature of a…: House Vote, May 13, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-59/to-pass-a-resolution-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).