To pass a resolution relating to contested election case of benoit VS. Boatner, declaring that charles j. Boatner was elected a representative to the 54th congr

On Mar 20, 1896, the House voted 59–132. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–130, Democrats 58–0, Others 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 59
No: 132
Did not vote: 174
Date: Mar 20, 1896

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 49 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 130 no · 120 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Grove Lawrence Johnson R-CA voted yes
Loren Fletcher R-MN voted yes
George Washington Ray R-NY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution relating to contested…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-26/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-contested-election-case (accessed 2026-10-13).