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House roll call 415 · 51st Congress · Dec 2, 1890

To pass S. 2591, (25 stat 1346, feb. 12, 1891), giving the court of claims jurisdiction over the claim of the chesapeake female college for the use of its prope

On Dec 2, 1890, the House voted 122–86 (S 2591). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–70, Democrats 80–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
122
No
86
Did not vote
142
Date
Dec 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 16 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 70 no · 70 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 pass S. 2591, (25 stat 1346, feb. 12…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-415/to-pass-s-2591-25-stat-1346-feb-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).