To pass a resolution relating to contested election of goodwyn VS. Cobb, declaring that albert t. Goodwyn was elected a member of the 54th Congress as the repre

On Apr 21, 1896, the House voted 120–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 114–0, Democrats 0–45, Others 6–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 120
No: 45
Did not vote: 205
Date: Apr 21, 1896

By party

Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 62 didn’t vote
Republicans114 yes · 0 no · 139 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, Apr 21, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-38/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-contested-election-of (accessed 2026-10-14).