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House roll call 82 · 55th Congress · Mar 29, 1898

To amend H.R. 4936, (app. Mar. 3, 1899, 30 stat 1161) a bill allowing certain claims for stores and supplies reported by the court of claims under the provision

On Mar 29, 1898, the House voted 132–91 (HR 4936). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 120–4, Democrats 6–82, Others 6–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
132
No
91
Did not vote
148
Date
Mar 29, 1898

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 82 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans120 yes · 4 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 5 no · 16 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 amend H.R. 4936, (app. Mar. 3, 1899, 30…: House Vote, Mar 29, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-H-82/to-amend-h-r-4936-app-mar-3-1899 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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