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House roll call 106 · 55th Congress · May 3, 1898

To order the previous question on passage of S. 1133, (may 7, 1898, 30 stat 1431), a bill paying the richmond locomotive and machine works its claim for damages

On May 3, 1898, the House voted 118–78 (S 1133). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–68, Democrats 74–5, Others 15–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
118
No
78
Did not vote
175
Date
May 3, 1898

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 5 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 68 no · 115 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 5 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 order the previous question on passage of…: House Vote, May 3, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-106/to-order-the-previous-question-on-passage-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).