To table the appeal from decision of the chair on the resolution declaring that a state of war exists in cuba and that strict neutrality should be maintained; w

On Jan 20, 1898, the House voted 160–114. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 159–0, Democrats 0–97, Others 1–18. 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: 160
No: 114
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jan 20, 1898

By party

Democrats0 yes · 97 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans159 yes · 0 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 8 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 table the appeal from decision of the…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-46/to-table-the-appeal-from-decision-of-the-chair (accessed 2026-10-17).