To table H.R. 2153, a bill amending the military record of george f. Miller. (p. 1904-1

On Feb 16, 1897, the House voted 52–141 (HR 2153). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–134, Democrats 43–5, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 52
No: 141
Did not vote: 177
Date: Feb 16, 1897

By party

Democrats43 yes · 5 no · 59 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 134 no · 114 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Steele R-IN voted yes
John Avery R-MI voted yes
Romulus Zachariah Linney R-NC voted yes
William Sulzer D-NY voted no
George Brinton Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Paul John Sorg D-OH voted no
Fernando Coello Layton D-OH voted no
Robert Adams Jr. R-PA voted yes
Joseph Johnson Hart D-PA voted no
George Franklin Huff R-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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