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House roll call 57 · 56th Congress · May 2, 1900

To amend H.R. 2538, providing for the construction of a canal connecting the atlantic and the pacific oceans in nicaragua, in order to provide for the defense o

On May 2, 1900, the House voted 151–103 (HR 2538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 134–6, Democrats 20–91, Others 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
151
No
103
Did not vote
111
Date
May 2, 1900

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 91 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 6 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no · 1 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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