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House roll call 127 · 55th Congress · Jun 9, 1898

To adopt amended amendment, to H.R. 10550; which amended amendment authorizes election board judges to inquire into the right of electors to vote, and provides

On Jun 9, 1898, the House voted 202–37 (HR 10550). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 145–1, Democrats 34–36, Others 23–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
202
No
37
Did not vote
132
Date
Jun 9, 1898

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 36 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 1 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 0 no · 4 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 adopt amended amendment, to H.R. 10550…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-127/to-adopt-amended-amendment-to-h-r-10550-which (accessed 2026-10-17).