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House roll call 70 · 56th Congress · May 31, 1900

To agree to a resolution providing rule for debate on H.J. RES. 138, proposing an amendment to the constitution.

On May 31, 1900, the House voted 141–118 (HJR 138). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–1, Democrats 1–110, Others 0–7. 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
141
No
118
Did not vote
111
Date
May 31, 1900

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 110 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 1 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 2 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 agree to a resolution providing rule for…: House Vote, May 31, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-70/to-agree-to-a-resolution-providing-rule-for-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).