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House roll call 8 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To amend H.R. 379 (30 stat 151, july 24, 1897), a bill providing revenue for the government and to encourage the industries of the U.S., by adding a new section

On Mar 31, 1897, the House voted 201–140 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 198–0, Democrats 2–121, Others 2–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

201

No

140

Did not vote

29

Date

Mar 31, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.