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House roll call 63 · 55th Congress · Feb 19, 1898

To recommit to the committee on judiciary S. 1035 with instructions to eliminate all acts and provision for involuntary bankruptcy except those based upon actua

On Feb 19, 1898, the House voted 131–157 (S 1035). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–145, Democrats 91–11, Others 22–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
131
No
157
Did not vote
81
Date
Feb 19, 1898

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 11 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 145 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 2 no · 3 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 recommit to the committee on judiciary S…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-63/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-judiciary-s-1035 (accessed 2026-10-17).