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House roll call 50 · 55th Congress · Jan 28, 1898

To pass H.R. 4829 (mar. 11, 1898, 30 stat 1401), a bill for the relief of the book agents of the methodist episcopal church south. (p. 1177)

On Jan 28, 1898, the House voted 190–67 (HR 4829). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–67, Democrats 106–2, Others 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
190
No
67
Did not vote
110
Date
Jan 28, 1898

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 67 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Others25 yes · 0 no · 2 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. 4829 (mar. 11, 1898, 30 stat…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-50/to-pass-h-r-4829-mar-11-1898-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).