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House roll call 96 · 56th Congress · Dec 18, 1900

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the purpose of taking up the consideration of bill S. 1929. (p. 406)

On Dec 18, 1900, the House voted 161–67 (S 1929). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–2, Democrats 24–58, Others 1–8. 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
161
No
67
Did not vote
140
Date
Dec 18, 1900

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 58 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 2 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-96/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).