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House roll call 10 · 51st Congress · Jan 17, 1890

To table a motion to reconsider the vote rejecting the resolution giving jurisdiction to the committee on foreign affairs over all matters pertaining to the wor

On Jan 17, 1890, the House voted 144–142. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–109, Democrats 103–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
144
No
142
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 17, 1890

By party

  • Democrats103 yes · 33 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 109 no · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-10/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting (accessed 2026-10-17).