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House roll call 185 · 51st Congress · May 26, 1890

To table the motion to reconsider the vote rejecting the passage of bill, S. 4, (26 stat 492, app. 9-27-90), an act to authorize the establishment of a public p

On May 26, 1890, the House voted 76–124 (S 4). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–91, Democrats 59–35, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
76
No
124
Did not vote
146
Date
May 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 35 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 91 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, May 26, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-185/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting (accessed 2026-10-17).