To pass the resolution relating to contested election case of goodwyn VS. Cobb in the 5th congressional district of the state of alabama on nov. 6, 1894.

On Apr 22, 1896, the House voted 145–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–0, Democrats 0–55, 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: 145
No: 55
Did not vote: 169
Date: Apr 22, 1896

By party

Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 113 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 the resolution relating to contested…: House Vote, Apr 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-39/to-pass-the-resolution-relating-to-contested-election-case (accessed 2026-10-13).