To adopt H.J. RES. 138, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States.

On Jun 1, 1900, the House voted 154–132 (HJR 138). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 150–3, Democrats 5–124, Others 1–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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: 154
No: 132
Did not vote: 80
Date: Jun 1, 1900

By party

Democrats5 yes · 124 no · 37 didn’t vote
Republicans150 yes · 3 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Eugene Francis Loud R-CA voted no
John Randolph Thayer D-MA voted yes
Samuel Walker Mccall R-MA voted no
Henry Francis Naphen D-MA voted yes
Albert James Campbell D-MT voted yes
Townsend Scudder D-NY voted yes
Joseph Crocker Sibley D-PA voted yes
Horace Henry Powers R-VT 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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