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House roll call 159 · 51st Congress · May 12, 1890

To limit debate to one minute on the bill H.R. 9416. (p. 595-2)

On May 12, 1890, the House voted 123–95 (HR 9416). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 123–0, Democrats 0–95. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
123
No
95
Did not vote
132
Date
May 12, 1890

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 95 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans123 yes · 0 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 limit debate to one minute on the bill…: House Vote, May 12, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-159/to-limit-debate-to-one-minute-on-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).