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House roll call 117 · 55th Congress · May 27, 1898

To pass H.R. 10253, (mar. 3, 1899, 30 stat 1349), a bill amending the internal revenue laws relating to distilled spirits. (p. 5237-2)

On May 27, 1898, the House voted 131–65 (HR 10253). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–5, Democrats 35–45, Others 1–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
131
No
65
Did not vote
171
Date
May 27, 1898

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 45 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans97 yes · 5 no · 110 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 10253, (mar. 3, 1899, 30 stat…: House Vote, May 27, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-117/to-pass-h-r-10253-mar-3-1899-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).