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House roll call 68 · 55th Congress · Mar 3, 1898

To table H.R. 5359, a bill amending the postal laws relating to second class matter. (p. 2447)

On Mar 3, 1898, the House voted 162–120 (HR 5359). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–117, Democrats 98–11, Others 23–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
162
No
120
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 3, 1898

By party

  • Democrats98 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 117 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 1 no · 3 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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