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House roll call 65 · 56th Congress · May 23, 1900

To table the appeal from the decision of the chair, made during the consideration of H.R. 11719, (31 stat. 656, 6/6/1900),relating to fugitives from justice, sa

On May 23, 1900, the House voted 129–101 (HR 11719). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 127–0, Democrats 2–95, Others 0–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
129
No
101
Did not vote
138
Date
May 23, 1900

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 95 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 0 no · 68 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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