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House roll call 280 · 53rd Congress · Jul 11, 1894

To order the previous question on the resolution providing that on adoption of this order, the bill H. R. 121, "to amend an act to forfeit certain lands granted

On Jul 11, 1894, the House voted 153–52. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 143–1, Republicans 4–51, Others 7–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
153
No
52
Did not vote
170
Date
Jul 11, 1894

By party

  • Democrats143 yes · 1 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 51 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 1 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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