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House roll call 171 · 55th Congress · Feb 16, 1899

To table an appeal made from the chair's decision, during debate on H.R. 12008, (30 stat 1074, app. Mar. 3, 1899), a bill making sundry civil appropriations for

On Feb 16, 1899, the House voted 96–68 (HR 12008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–11, Democrats 23–47, Others 1–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
96
No
68
Did not vote
205
Date
Feb 16, 1899

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 47 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 11 no · 128 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 no · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table an appeal made from the chair's…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1899,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-171/to-table-an-appeal-made-from-the-chairs-decision (accessed 2026-10-17).

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