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House roll call 162 · 51st Congress · May 15, 1890

To refer to the committee on the district of columbia, S. 2601, (26 stat 121, 5-28-90), an act to change the route of the rock creek railway and for other purpo

On May 15, 1890, the House voted 80–143 (S 2601). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–134, Democrats 78–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
80
No
143
Did not vote
126
Date
May 15, 1890

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 10 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 134 no · 46 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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