To table appeal of MR. Bailey from decision of the chair, ruling that a motion to approve the journal takes precedence over a motion to amend the journal.

On Jun 17, 1897, the House voted 96–80. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–0, Democrats 0–62, Others 1–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 96
No: 80
Did not vote: 195
Date: Jun 17, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 62 no · 70 didn’t vote
Republicans95 yes · 0 no · 117 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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