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House roll call 168 · 55th Congress · Feb 8, 1899

To order the previous question on passage of S. 1273, (30 stat 839, feb. 21, 1899), a bill providing for a public building at altona, pa., and appropriating mon

On Feb 8, 1899, the House voted 152–36 (S 1273). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 106–2, Democrats 36–30, Others 11–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
152
No
36
Did not vote
182
Date
Feb 8, 1899

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 30 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans106 yes · 2 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 4 no · 12 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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