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House roll call 121 · 51st Congress · Apr 7, 1890

To suspend the rules, in order to discharge the committee on invalid pensions from further consideration of S. 389, (26 stat 18, 6-27-90), granting pensions to

On Apr 7, 1890, the House voted 169–87 (S 389). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 136–1, Democrats 34–86, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
169
No
87
Did not vote
92
Date
Apr 7, 1890

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 86 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans136 yes · 1 no · 45 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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