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House roll call 260 · 51st Congress · Jul 14, 1890

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 8243, a bill supplementary to an act entitled "an act to authorize the construction of the baltimore and

On Jul 14, 1890, the House voted 90–60 (HR 8243). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–42, Democrats 52–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
90
No
60
Did not vote
200
Date
Jul 14, 1890

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 18 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 42 no · 102 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-260/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).