To adopt the resolution relating to the contested election case in the 4th district of alabama between william f. Aldrich, (r), and t.s. Plowman, (d); which res

On Feb 9, 1898, the House voted 143–112. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 143–0, Democrats 0–105, Others 3–11. 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: 143
No: 112
Did not vote: 109
Date: Feb 9, 1898

By party

Democrats0 yes · 105 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans143 yes · 0 no · 69 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 11 no · 13 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 adopt the resolution relating to the…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-54/to-adopt-the-resolution-relating-to-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-15).