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House roll call 295 · 53rd Congress · Jul 21, 1894

To pass H. J. RES. 20. (JP.501)

On Jul 21, 1894, the House voted 141–51 (HJR 20). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–5, Republicans 11–47, Others 10–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
141
No
51
Did not vote
183
Date
Jul 21, 1894

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 5 no · 103 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 47 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. J. RES. 20. (JP.501): House Vote, Jul 21, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-295/to-pass-h-j-res-20-jp-501 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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