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House roll call 279 · 51st Congress · Jul 24, 1890

To amend H.R.3316, by providing that any debtor owing $200.00 or more may assign his property according to the laws of the state in which he resides and providi

On Jul 24, 1890, the House voted 74–125 (HR 3316). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–107, Democrats 68–17, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
74
No
125
Did not vote
151
Date
Jul 24, 1890

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 17 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 107 no · 69 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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