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House roll call 179 · 55th Congress · Mar 1, 1899

To adopt the conference report on H.R. 4936, (30 stat 1161, mar. 3, 1899), a bill for the allowance of certain claims for stores and supplies reported by the co

On Mar 1, 1899, the House voted 152–89 (HR 4936). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–56, Democrats 65–26, Others 7–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 82 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
89
Did not vote
130
Date
Mar 1, 1899

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 26 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 56 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 adopt the conference report on H.R. 4936…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1899,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-179/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-4936 (accessed 2026-10-17).