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House roll call 14 · 55th Congress · May 3, 1897

To adopt the resolution that the speaker be directed to immediately appoint the committees of the house. (p 872-2, 864-2)

On May 3, 1897, the House voted 50–125. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–90, Democrats 33–33, Others 17–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
50
No
125
Did not vote
196
Date
May 3, 1897

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 33 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 90 no · 122 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 2 no · 8 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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