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House roll call 79 · 55th Congress · Mar 19, 1898

To pass H.R. 9008, (june 13, 1898, 30 stat 440), a bill making appropriations for the service of the post office department for 1899. (p. 2987)

On Mar 19, 1898, the House voted 119–61 (HR 9008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–0, Democrats 26–47, Others 1–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
119
No
61
Did not vote
183
Date
Mar 19, 1898

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 47 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans97 yes · 0 no · 115 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 17 no · 9 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. 9008, (june 13, 1898, 30 stat…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-79/to-pass-h-r-9008-june-13-1898-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).