To agree to a substitute for H. RES. 145, relative to the contested election in the 4th alabama district, which substitute declares gaston robbins elected. (p.

On Mar 8, 1900, the House voted 134–138 (HRE 145). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–138, Democrats 125–0, Others 9–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 134
No: 138
Did not vote: 98
Date: Mar 8, 1900

By party

Democrats125 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 138 no · 57 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 0 no

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 agree to a substitute for H. RES. 145…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-33/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-h-res-145 (accessed 2026-10-17).