To amend H.R. 9388, (31 stat. 658, 6/6/1900), for the purpose of the protection of the disbursing officers of the U.S. In the philippines, cuba, and puerto rico

On Apr 12, 1900, the House voted 121–135 (HR 9388). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–135, Democrats 112–0, 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: 121
No: 135
Did not vote: 114
Date: Apr 12, 1900

By party

Democrats112 yes · 0 no · 54 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 135 no · 60 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 amend H.R. 9388, (31 stat. 658…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-50/to-amend-h-r-9388-31-stat-658-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).