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House roll call 245 · 53rd Congress · Apr 23, 1894

To amend H. R. 6171 (28 stat. 217, 8/2/1894), a bill authorizing the metropolitan railroad company to change its motive power for the propulsion of the cars of

On Apr 23, 1894, the House voted 109–113 (HR 6171). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–60, Republicans 21–53, Others 8–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
109
No
113
Did not vote
155
Date
Apr 23, 1894

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 60 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 53 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 amend H. R. 6171 (28 stat. 217…: House Vote, Apr 23, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-245/to-amend-h-r-6171-28-stat-217-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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