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House roll call 252 · 53rd Congress · May 17, 1894

To order the previous question on a motion that debate on the pending paragraph of H. R. 6937 (28 stat. 264, 8/8/94) and amendments thereto be limited to 30 min

On May 17, 1894, the House voted 156–42 (HR 6937). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–2, Republicans 8–36, Others 4–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
156
No
42
Did not vote
179
Date
May 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats144 yes · 2 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 36 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 6 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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