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House roll call 117 · 51st Congress · Apr 3, 1890

To pass H.R. 1003, exempting coastwise sailing vessels piloted by their masters, or by a U.S. Pilot, from the obligation to pay state pilots for services not re

On Apr 3, 1890, the House voted 93–107 (HR 1003). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 87–15, Democrats 5–92, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
93
No
107
Did not vote
150
Date
Apr 3, 1890

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 92 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans87 yes · 15 no · 80 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 H.R. 1003, exempting coastwise…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-117/to-pass-h-r-1003-exempting-coastwise-sailing-vessels (accessed 2026-10-17).