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House roll call 3 · 54th Congress · Dec 17, 1895

To amend a resoluion making provision for the amendment of house rules, by providing that six hours shall be allowed for debate, if so much be desired, on any c

On Dec 17, 1895, the House voted 62–200. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–195, Democrats 58–0, Others 2–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
62
No
200
Did not vote
108
Date
Dec 17, 1895

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 195 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 3 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 amend a resoluion making provision for…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1895,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-3/to-amend-a-resoluion-making-provision-for-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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