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House roll call 23 · 55th Congress · Jun 3, 1897

To amend S. 1886 (30 stat 96, june 7, 1897), an act to adopt regulations for preventing collisions upon certain harbors, rivers and inland waters of the U.S., b

On Jun 3, 1897, the House voted 94–39 (S 1886). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 88–0, Democrats 5–30, Others 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
94
No
39
Did not vote
238
Date
Jun 3, 1897

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 30 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 0 no · 124 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no · 17 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 amend S. 1886 (30 stat 96, june 7, 1897)…: House Vote, Jun 3, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-23/to-amend-s-1886-30-stat-96-june-7 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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