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House roll call 445 · 51st Congress · Dec 17, 1890

To pass H.R. 12500. (p. 610-1)

On Dec 17, 1890, the House voted 187–82 (HR 12500). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 145–2, Democrats 42–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
187
No
82
Did not vote
81
Date
Dec 17, 1890

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 80 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 2 no · 35 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 H.R. 12500. (p. 610-1): House Vote, Dec 17, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-445/to-pass-h-r-12500-p-610-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).