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House roll call 447 · 51st Congress · Dec 18, 1890

To go into the comm. Of the whole in order to consider S. 3738, (26 stat 830, mar. 3, 1891), placing the american merchant marine engaged in foreign trade on an

On Dec 18, 1890, the House voted 126–110 (S 3738). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–4, Democrats 2–107. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
126
No
110
Did not vote
113
Date
Dec 18, 1890

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 107 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 4 no · 54 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 go into the comm. Of the whole in order…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-447/to-go-into-the-comm-of-the-whole-in (accessed 2026-10-17).