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House roll call 198 · 51st Congress · Jun 9, 1890

To go into the committee of the whole to consider H.R. 8243, (26 stat 718, 1-19-90), an act to authorize the construction of the baltimore and potomac railroad

On Jun 9, 1890, the House voted 101–70 (HR 8243). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–32, Democrats 44–39. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
101
No
70
Did not vote
177
Date
Jun 9, 1890

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 39 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans58 yes · 32 no · 92 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 go into the committee of the whole to…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-198/to-go-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-to (accessed 2026-10-17).