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House roll call 263 · 53rd Congress · Jun 12, 1894

To amend H. R. 7095, a bell providing for the erection of a national home for aged and infirm colored persons and for the maintenance of the inmates thereof, by

On Jun 12, 1894, the House voted 113–107 (HR 7095). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–65, Republicans 24–41, Others 9–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
113
No
107
Did not vote
156
Date
Jun 12, 1894

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 65 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 41 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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