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House roll call 115 · 55th Congress · May 23, 1898

To pass H.R. 10293, (june 18, 1898, 30 stat 478), a bill incorporating the east washington heights railroad co. In the district of columbia. (p. 5121-2)

On May 23, 1898, the House voted 139–39 (HR 10293). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–2, Democrats 43–27, Others 3–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

139

No

39

Did not vote

193

Date

May 23, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.