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House roll call 16 · 55th Congress · May 13, 1897

To decide a point of order during the approval of the journal, whether WM. Senifisnis shall be allowed to proceed with his remarks. (p. 1067-1)

On May 13, 1897, the House voted 83–96. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–94, Democrats 65–0, Others 17–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
83
No
96
Did not vote
192
Date
May 13, 1897

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 0 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 94 no · 117 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 2 no · 8 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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