To table the appeal of the chair's decision, ruling not germane the motion to recommit H. RES. 45, a resolution to proceed to consideration of S.J.RES. 42, and

On May 20, 1897, the House voted 114–83 (HRE 45). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–1, Democrats 0–66, Others 1–17. 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: 114
No: 83
Did not vote: 173
Date: May 20, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 66 no · 66 didn’t vote
Republicans113 yes · 1 no · 98 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 17 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Everett Robbins R-PA 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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