To correct record by expunging from same remarks by MR. Ray that were not spoken in the house or covered in permission to print. (p. 6799-1)

On Jul 8, 1898, the House voted 50–104. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–102, Democrats 48–1, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 104
Did not vote: 216
Date: Jul 8, 1898

By party

Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 83 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 102 no · 110 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jehu Baker D-IL voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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