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House roll call 61 · 55th Congress · Feb 19, 1898

To table the motion to reconsider the vote adopting an amendment to S. 1035, (app. July 1, 1898, 30 stat 544), a bill establishing a uniform system of bankruptc

On Feb 19, 1898, the House voted 145–156 (S 1035). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–150, Democrats 100–9, Others 24–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
145
No
156
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 19, 1898

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 150 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-61/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-adopting (accessed 2026-10-17).

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