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House roll call 438 · 51st Congress · Dec 15, 1890

To suspend the rules and pass bill H.R. 3887, for the erection of a monument at fort greene, brooklyn, to the memory of those who died in prison ships. (p. 487

On Dec 15, 1890, the House voted 91–105 (HR 3887). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 38–62, Democrats 53–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
91
No
105
Did not vote
154
Date
Dec 15, 1890

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 43 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 62 no · 82 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 suspend the rules and pass bill H.R…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-438/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).