To order the previous question on H.RES. 45, a resolution that the house shall proceed to consideration of S.J.RES. 42, a resolution providing $50,000 for the r

On May 20, 1897, the House voted 117–81 (HRE 45). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–3, Democrats 0–68, Others 1–16. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 117
No: 81
Did not vote: 164
Date: May 20, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 68 no · 64 didn’t vote
Republicans119 yes · 3 no · 90 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 16 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Grant Colson R-KY voted no
Henry Allen Cooper R-WI voted no
John James Jenkins 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on H.RES. 45…: House Vote, May 20, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-18/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-45 (accessed 2026-10-16).