To recommit to the committee on elections #1, H. RES. 412.

On Jun 5, 1896, the House voted 48–164 (HRE 412). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–160, Democrats 45–0, Others 1–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 48
No: 164
Did not vote: 158
Date: Jun 5, 1896

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 62 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 160 no · 91 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Goodwin Bennett R-NY voted yes
James Schoolcraft Sherman R-NY voted yes

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 recommit to the committee on elections…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-H-86/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-elections-1-h (accessed 2026-10-16).