To adjourn, in order to postpone consideration of S.J.RES. 42, a resolution appropriating $50,000 for the relief of suffering american citizens on the island of

On May 17, 1897, the House voted 90–71. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 88–3, Democrats 1–55, Others 1–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 71
Did not vote: 209
Date: May 17, 1897

By party

Democrats1 yes · 55 no · 76 didn’t vote
Republicans88 yes · 3 no · 121 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Franklin Marsh R-IL voted no
Jehu Baker D-IL voted yes
Romulus Zachariah Linney R-NC voted no
Henry Allen Cooper R-WI 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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