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House roll call 249 · 53rd Congress · Apr 26, 1894

To table appeal from decision of the chair, made during consideration of house resolution regarding salary of members of the house, which decision held that the

On Apr 26, 1894, the House voted 167–76. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 155–3, Republicans 3–72, Others 9–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
167
No
76
Did not vote
133
Date
Apr 26, 1894

By party

  • Democrats155 yes · 3 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 72 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 3 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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