To pass H. RES. 68, resolving that immediately after the adoption of this resolutution it shall be in order to call up for debate, the previous question being c

On Dec 26, 1895, the House voted 210–89 (HRE 68). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 208–3, Democrats 0–80, Others 2–6. 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: 210
No: 89
Did not vote: 71
Date: Dec 26, 1895

By party

Democrats0 yes · 80 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans208 yes · 3 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Austin Connolly R-IL voted no
Romulus Zachariah Linney R-NC voted no
David Forrest Wilber 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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