To adopt the substitute resolution seating s.p. Epes as a member from 4th district of VA., 55th Congress, and denying the right of r.t.thorpe to such seat; whic

On Mar 23, 1898, the House voted 131–151. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–149, Democrats 112–0, Others 20–3. 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: 131
No: 151
Did not vote: 87
Date: Mar 23, 1898

By party

Democrats112 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 149 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 3 no · 4 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 substitute resolution seating…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-80/to-adopt-the-substitute-resolution-seating-s-p-epes (accessed 2026-10-15).