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House roll call 317 · 51st Congress · Aug 9, 1890

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house. (p. 8372-1)

On Aug 9, 1890, the House voted 115–60. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–0, Democrats 12–60, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
115
No
60
Did not vote
175
Date
Aug 9, 1890

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 60 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Republicans102 yes · 0 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-317/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).