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House roll call 169 · 55th Congress · Feb 9, 1899

To recommit to the comm. On public buildings, and grounds, H.R. 10969, (30 stat 970, mar. 2, 1899), a bill providing for the erection of a public building at BL

On Feb 9, 1899, the House voted 90–108 (HR 10969). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–80, Democrats 54–21, Others 8–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
90
No
108
Did not vote
173
Date
Feb 9, 1899

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 21 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 80 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 7 no · 12 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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