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House roll call 49 · 54th Congress · May 6, 1896

To adjourn, in order to secure a roll call and determine whether a sufficient number of members are present to continue with business, made during debate on h.r

On May 6, 1896, the House voted 38–58. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–57, Democrats 9–2, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
38
No
58
Did not vote
273
Date
May 6, 1896

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 2 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 57 no · 168 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 9 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 adjourn, in order to secure a roll call…: House Vote, May 6, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-49/to-adjourn-in-order-to-secure-a-roll-call (accessed 2026-10-16).

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