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House roll call 115 · 55th Congress · May 23, 1898

To pass H.R. 10293, (june 18, 1898, 30 stat 478), a bill incorporating the east washington heights railroad co. In the district of columbia. (p. 5121-2)

On May 23, 1898, the House voted 139–39 (HR 10293). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–2, Democrats 43–27, Others 3–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
139
No
39
Did not vote
193
Date
May 23, 1898

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 27 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 2 no · 117 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 10 no · 14 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 H.R. 10293, (june 18, 1898, 30 stat…: House Vote, May 23, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-115/to-pass-h-r-10293-june-18-1898-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).