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House roll call 21 · 55th Congress · Jun 1, 1897

To table the appeal of the chair's ruling that the resolution is not privileged and should be presented with a committee report; said resolution states Congress

On Jun 1, 1897, the House voted 88–57. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–0, Democrats 3–44, Others 1–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
88
No
57
Did not vote
224
Date
Jun 1, 1897

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 44 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 0 no · 127 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the appeal of the chair's ruling…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-21/to-table-the-appeal-of-the-chairs-ruling-that (accessed 2026-10-17).