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House roll call 164 · 55th Congress · Feb 3, 1899

To reconsider the vote by which offensive remarks of MR. Hawley were eliminated from the record.

On Feb 3, 1899, the House voted 66–85. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–64, Democrats 42–19, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
66
No
85
Did not vote
220
Date
Feb 3, 1899

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 19 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 64 no · 133 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 16 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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