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House roll call 139 · 56th Congress · Feb 28, 1901

To order the previous question on the motion that general debate regarding bill H.R. 5499 be closed in 5 minutes. (p. 3260-1)

On Feb 28, 1901, the House voted 167–79 (HR 5499). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 114–22, Democrats 51–55, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
167
No
79
Did not vote
124
Date
Feb 28, 1901

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 55 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 22 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 5 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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