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House roll call 75 · 54th Congress · Jun 2, 1896

To override the veto of the President of H.R. 7977, (29 stat 202 l03/96), a bill making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain

On Jun 2, 1896, the House voted 219–61 (HR 7977). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 182–27, Democrats 41–32, Others 1–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
219
No
61
Did not vote
82
Date
Jun 2, 1896

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 32 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans182 yes · 27 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 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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