To amend H.R. 8656 by providing that only one fare can be charged for a single continuous ride over all the lines owned by the capitol traction company.

On Mar 7, 1898, the House voted 219–0 (HR 8656). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–0, Democrats 79–0, Others 15–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 219
No: 0
Did not vote: 152
Date: Mar 7, 1898

By party

Democrats79 yes · 0 no · 53 didn’t vote
Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 87 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 8656 by providing that only…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-74/to-amend-h-r-8656-by-providing-that-only (accessed 2026-10-17).