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House roll call 177 · 51st Congress · May 21, 1890

To amend H.R. 9416, by increasing the duty on imported twine to 35% and eliminate sisal and manila. (p. 4786-1,5108-1)

On May 21, 1890, the House voted 143–147 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 143–12, Democrats 0–135, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
143
No
147
Did not vote
59
Date
May 21, 1890

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 135 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 12 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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