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House roll call 90 · 56th Congress · Dec 7, 1900

To adopt a substitute for S. 3717, a bill changing the tax on oleomargarine and making subject to the laws of the state or territory into which it is transporte

On Dec 7, 1900, the House voted 113–179 (HR 3717). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–128, Democrats 76–46, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
113
No
179
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 7, 1900

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 46 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 128 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 adopt a substitute for S. 3717, a bill…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-90/to-adopt-a-substitute-for-s-3717-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).

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