To sustain the decision of the chair, declaring out of order presentation of the resolution declaring that a state of war exists in cuba and that strict neutral

On Jan 19, 1898, the House voted 169–125. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 168–0, Democrats 0–102, Others 1–23. 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: 169
No: 125
Did not vote: 77
Date: Jan 19, 1898

By party

Democrats0 yes · 102 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans168 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 23 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To sustain the decision of the chair…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-45/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-declaring-out (accessed 2026-10-18).