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House roll call 251 · 53rd Congress · May 3, 1894

To order previous question on a motion to limit debate to 20 minutes on H. R. 6518 (28 stat. 338, app. 8/18/1894), appropriations for the construction, repair a

On May 3, 1894, the House voted 163–14 (HR 6518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–1, Republicans 31–12, Others 6–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
163
No
14
Did not vote
200
Date
May 3, 1894

By party

  • Democrats126 yes · 1 no · 102 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 12 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 1 no · 7 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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