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House roll call 156 · 55th Congress · Jan 17, 1899

To concur in the Senate amendment, to H.R. 10403, (30 stat 1004, mar. 3, 1899), a bill to reorganize and increase the efficiency of the navy and marine corps of

On Jan 17, 1899, the House voted 127–64 (HR 10403). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–7, Democrats 25–51, Others 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
127
No
64
Did not vote
177
Date
Jan 17, 1899

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 51 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 7 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no · 17 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 concur in the Senate amendment, to H.R…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1899,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-156/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).