To adopt H.RES. 84, a resolution to proceed to the consideration of H.J.RES. 81, a resolution authorizing the appointment of a monetary commission and to provid

On Jul 24, 1897, the House voted 129–101 (HRE 84). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 132–2, Democrats 0–91, Others 1–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 129
No: 101
Did not vote: 133
Date: Jul 24, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 91 no · 41 didn’t vote
Republicans132 yes · 2 no · 78 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Romulus Zachariah Linney R-NC voted no
Rowland Blennerhassett Mahany R-NY 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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