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House roll call 259 · 51st Congress · Jul 14, 1890

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 8243, (26 stat 718, 1-19-91), a bill supplementary to an act entitled "an act to authorize the construction of the

On Jul 14, 1890, the House voted 60–99. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–54, Democrats 28–44, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 60 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
60
No
99
Did not vote
191
Date
Jul 14, 1890

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 44 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 54 no · 96 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-259/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).