To suspend the rules and pass S. 3547 (29 stat 624, 3/3/97), an act authorizing representation by the United States at any international conference, including t

On Feb 26, 1897, the House voted 281–4 (S 3547). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 202–4, Democrats 75–0, Others 7–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 281
No: 4
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 26, 1897

By party

Democrats75 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Republicans202 yes · 4 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Stevens Henry R-CT voted no
Henry Underwood Johnson R-IN voted no
William Shadrach Knox R-MA voted no
Lemuel Ely Quigg R-NY voted no

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 S. 3547 (29…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-156/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-3547-29 (accessed 2026-10-17).