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House roll call 271 · 51st Congress · Jul 22, 1890

To agree to an amendment to S. 398, which provides that whenever any article of commerce is imported into any state from any other state, territory or foreign n

On Jul 22, 1890, the House voted 113–97 (S 398). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–84, Democrats 74–15, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
113
No
97
Did not vote
137
Date
Jul 22, 1890

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 15 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 84 no · 59 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 agree to an amendment to S. 398, which…: House Vote, Jul 22, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-271/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-s-398-which (accessed 2026-10-17).