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House roll call 89 · 54th Congress · Jun 6, 1896

To override the veto of the President of H.R. 8293 (29 stat 267, 6/8/96), a bill making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fisc

On Jun 6, 1896, the House voted 39–170 (HR 8293). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–121, Democrats 3–44, Others 1–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
39
No
170
Did not vote
160
Date
Jun 6, 1896

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 44 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 121 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 3 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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