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House roll call 17 · 56th Congress · Feb 17, 1900

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 8347, (31-stat-86) making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the government for fiscal 19

On Feb 17, 1900, the House voted 77–124 (HR 8347). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–74, Democrats 45–49, Others 1–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 81 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
77
No
124
Did not vote
159
Date
Feb 17, 1900

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 49 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 74 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 agree to the amendment to H.R. 8347…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-17/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-8347 (accessed 2026-10-17).