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House roll call 45 · 54th Congress · May 2, 1896

To pass H.R. 8110, a bill establishing a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States.

On May 2, 1896, the House voted 157–80 (HR 8110). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 128–40, Democrats 29–36, Others 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
157
No
80
Did not vote
131
Date
May 2, 1896

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 36 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 40 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 4 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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