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House roll call 135 · 51st Congress · Apr 24, 1890

To suspend the rules, and discharge committee of the whole house from further consideration of the bill H.R. 319, pensioning prisoners of war. (p. 503-2)

On Apr 24, 1890, the House voted 143–78 (HR 319). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 121–0, Democrats 24–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
143
No
78
Did not vote
127
Date
Apr 24, 1890

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 78 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 61 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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