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House roll call 189 · 51st Congress · May 28, 1890

To recommit to the committee on rivers and harbors the bill H.R. 9486, (26 stat 426, 9-19-1890), making appropriations for the construction, repair and preserva

On May 28, 1890, the House voted 61–127 (HR 9486). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–100, Democrats 60–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
61
No
127
Did not vote
157
Date
May 28, 1890

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 29 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 100 no · 78 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the committee on rivers and…: House Vote, May 28, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-189/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-rivers-and-harbors (accessed 2026-10-17).