To approve the journal of june 14, 1897. (p. 1802-2)

On Jun 17, 1897, the House voted 94–78. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–1, Democrats 0–60, 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: 94
No: 78
Did not vote: 199
Date: Jun 17, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 60 no · 72 didn’t vote
Republicans93 yes · 1 no · 118 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 17 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Rankin Young 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve the journal of june 14, 1897. (p…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-29/to-approve-the-journal-of-june-14-1897-p (accessed 2026-10-17).