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House roll call 143 · 53rd Congress · Feb 23, 1894

To recess. (JP.196)

On Feb 23, 1894, the House voted 86–168. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–149, Republicans 72–6, Others 0–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

86

No

168

Did not vote

123

Date

Feb 23, 1894

From Voteview roll call records.