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House roll call 91 · 55th Congress · Apr 18, 1898

To pass H.R. 8349 (june 4, 1898, 30 stat 431), a bill granting additional powers to railroad companies created by laws of the U.S. And operating lines in indian

On Apr 18, 1898, the House voted 162–76 (HR 8349). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 134–5, Democrats 26–60, Others 2–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
162
No
76
Did not vote
133
Date
Apr 18, 1898

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 60 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 5 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 11 no · 14 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. 8349 (june 4, 1898, 30 stat…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-91/to-pass-h-r-8349-june-4-1898-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).