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House roll call 58 · 56th Congress · May 2, 1900

To pass bill H.R. 2538, providing for the construction of a canal connecting the atlantic and the pacific oceans in nicaragua.

On May 2, 1900, the House voted 224–36 (HR 2538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–17, Democrats 93–18, Others 8–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
224
No
36
Did not vote
109
Date
May 2, 1900

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 18 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 17 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 no

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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