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House roll call 416 · 51st Congress · Dec 2, 1890

To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 10881, (26 stat 1106, mar. 3, 1891), amending title LX, chapter 3 of the revised statues relating to copyrights. (p. 33-

On Dec 2, 1890, the House voted 132–74 (HR 10881). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–28, Democrats 41–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
132
No
74
Did not vote
144
Date
Dec 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 46 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Republicans91 yes · 28 no · 63 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 proceed to the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-416/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-10881 (accessed 2026-10-17).