To pass H. RES. 131, declaring that pearson was duly elected from the 9th congressional district of north carolina.

On May 10, 1900, the House voted 129–127 (HRE 131). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 129–1, Democrats 0–121, Others 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 129
No: 127
Did not vote: 114
Date: May 10, 1900

By party

Democrats0 yes · 121 no · 45 didn’t vote
Republicans129 yes · 1 no · 65 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Summers Melville Jack R-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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