To order engrossment and third reading of S. 3277, (30 stat 571, july 1, 1898), a bill authorizing the appointment of a military storekeeper in the army. (p. 64

On Jun 29, 1898, the House voted 110–67 (S 3277). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 103–6, Democrats 6–50, Others 1–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 110
No: 67
Did not vote: 194
Date: Jun 29, 1898

By party

Democrats6 yes · 50 no · 76 didn’t vote
Republicans103 yes · 6 no · 103 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Elon White R-IL voted no
Albert Seaton Berry D-KY voted yes
William Henry Moody R-MA voted no
Thomas Clendinen Catchings D-MS voted yes
Richard Wayne Parker R-NJ voted no
Thomas Mcewan Jr. R-NJ voted no
John Herman George Vehslage D-NY voted yes
William Sulzer D-NY voted yes
George Brinton Mcclellan D-NY voted yes
Thomas H. Tongue R-OR voted no
Joseph Draper Sayers D-TX voted yes
Edward Sloman Minor R-WI voted no

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 order engrossment and third reading of S…: House Vote, Jun 29, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-139/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s-3277 (accessed 2026-10-17).