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House roll call 146 · 54th Congress · Feb 19, 1897

To adjourn, in order to secure a roll call and to determine whether a sufficient number of members are present to continue with business. (p. 2016-1)

On Feb 19, 1897, the House voted 53–74. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 40–56, Democrats 11–15, Others 2–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 51 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
53
No
74
Did not vote
243
Date
Feb 19, 1897

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 15 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 56 no · 157 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, in order to secure a roll call…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-146/to-adjourn-in-order-to-secure-a-roll-call (accessed 2026-10-17).

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