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House roll call 170 · 55th Congress · Feb 9, 1899

To pass H.R. 10969, (30 stat 970, mar. 2, 1899), a bill providing for a public building at blair, neb.

On Feb 9, 1899, the House voted 104–79 (HR 10969). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–22, Democrats 21–52, Others 9–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
104
No
79
Did not vote
188
Date
Feb 9, 1899

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 52 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans74 yes · 22 no · 116 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 no · 13 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 pass H.R. 10969, (30 stat 970, mar. 2…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1899,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-170/to-pass-h-r-10969-30-stat-970-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).