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House roll call 151 · 53rd Congress · Feb 27, 1894

To dispense with farther proceedings under call of house relating to action against absent members. (JP.208)

On Feb 27, 1894, the House voted 164–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 136–3, Republicans 18–6, Others 10–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
164
No
9
Did not vote
204
Date
Feb 27, 1894

By party

  • Democrats136 yes · 3 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 6 no · 110 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no · 4 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 dispense with farther proceedings under…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-151/to-dispense-with-farther-proceedings-under-call-of-house (accessed 2026-10-17).

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