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House roll call 116 · 51st Congress · Apr 1, 1890

To pass S. 2284, (26 stat 78, 4-30-90), providing for the organization, improvement and maintenance of the national zoological park. (p. 410-1)

On Apr 1, 1890, the House voted 116–66 (S 2284). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–59, Republicans 80–7, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
116
No
66
Did not vote
168
Date
Apr 1, 1890

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 59 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 7 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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 pass S. 2284, (26 stat 78, 4-30-90)…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-116/to-pass-s-2284-26-stat-78-4-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).