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House roll call 53 · 54th Congress · May 7, 1896

To pass H.RES. 248, authorizing the clerk of the house to pay out of the contingent fund of the house to each member and delegate, annual clerk hire of $100.00

On May 7, 1896, the House voted 129–110 (HRE 248). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 111–59, Democrats 17–47, Others 1–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
129
No
110
Did not vote
129
Date
May 7, 1896

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 47 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans111 yes · 59 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 3 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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