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House roll call 334 · 53rd Congress · Dec 17, 1894

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 119, a bill to protect the public forest reservations, and to secure favorable conditions of water flow where there are neit

On Dec 17, 1894, the House voted 159–53 (HR 119). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–19, Republicans 42–32, Others 6–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
159
No
53
Did not vote
165
Date
Dec 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats111 yes · 19 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 32 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 119, a…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-334/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-119 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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