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House roll call 155 · 55th Congress · Jan 11, 1899

To amend H.R. 8571, (30 stat 1253, mar. 3, 1899), a bill defining and punishing crimes and providing a criminal code for, the district of alaska, by prohibiting

On Jan 11, 1899, the House voted 75–94 (HR 8571). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 44–54, Democrats 23–35, Others 8–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 67 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
75
No
94
Did not vote
202
Date
Jan 11, 1899

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 35 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 54 no · 114 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 5 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 amend H.R. 8571, (30 stat 1253, mar. 3…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1899,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-155/to-amend-h-r-8571-30-stat-1253-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).