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House roll call 300 · 53rd Congress · Jul 26, 1894

To refer H. R. 4863, a bill preventing adulteration and misbranding of foods and drugs, to the committee on agriculture, and to discharge the comm. On interstat

On Jul 26, 1894, the House voted 127–75 (HR 4863). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–62, Republicans 55–11, Others 7–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
127
No
75
Did not vote
175
Date
Jul 26, 1894

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 62 no · 102 didn’t vote
  • Republicans55 yes · 11 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 5 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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