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House roll call 114 · 55th Congress · May 23, 1898

To amend H.R. 10294, (mar. 3, 1899, 30 stat 1377), a bill relating to the control of wharf property and certain public spaces in the district of columbia, by re

On May 23, 1898, the House voted 120–63 (HR 10294). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 88–17, Democrats 25–43, Others 8–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
120
No
63
Did not vote
186
Date
May 23, 1898

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 43 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 17 no · 107 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 4 no · 15 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 amend H.R. 10294, (mar. 3, 1899, 30 stat…: House Vote, May 23, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-114/to-amend-h-r-10294-mar-3-1899-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).