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House roll call 91 · 56th Congress · Dec 7, 1900

To pass H.R. 3717, making oleomargarine and other imitation dairy products subject to laws of the state or territory into which they are transported, and to cha

On Dec 7, 1900, the House voted 196–92 (HR 3717). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 142–22, Democrats 51–70, Others 5–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
196
No
92
Did not vote
79
Date
Dec 7, 1900

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 70 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 22 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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