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House roll call 110 · 55th Congress · May 16, 1898

To suspend rules and pass H.J.RES. 237, (may 24, 1898, 30 stat 744), a resolution appointing four members of the board of managers of the national home for disa

On May 16, 1898, the House voted 127–53 (HJR 237). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–3, Democrats 28–34, Others 2–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
127
No
53
Did not vote
190
Date
May 16, 1898

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 34 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 3 no · 111 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 16 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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