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House roll call 5 · 55th Congress · Mar 19, 1897

To pass H.R. 16, (30 stat 11, june 4, 1897), a bill making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government for 1898. (JP 8-2, p 53-2)

On Mar 19, 1897, the House voted 158–74 (HR 16). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 144–1, Democrats 10–67, Others 4–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
158
No
74
Did not vote
139
Date
Mar 19, 1897

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 67 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans144 yes · 1 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 6 no · 17 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. 16, (30 stat 11, june 4, 1897)…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-5/to-pass-h-r-16-30-stat-11-june (accessed 2026-10-17).