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House roll call 156 · 51st Congress · May 2, 1890

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 6941, a bill amending title 60, chapter 3, of the revised statutes of the U.S. Relating to copyrights. (p. 561-1

On May 2, 1890, the House voted 99–125 (HR 6941). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 68–53, Democrats 35–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
99
No
125
Did not vote
118
Date
May 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 76 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 53 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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