To adjourn in order to postpone consideration of motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution recognizing cuban belligerency. (p. 2448-1, 2449-1)

On Jul 7, 1897, the House voted 134–105. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 133–0, Democrats 0–92, Others 1–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 134
No: 105
Did not vote: 132
Date: Jul 7, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 92 no · 40 didn’t vote
Republicans133 yes · 0 no · 79 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 adjourn in order to postpone…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-32/to-adjourn-in-order-to-postpone-consideration-of-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).