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House roll call 464 · 51st Congress · Jan 6, 1891

To consider H.R. 1003, exempting american coastwise sailing vessels piloted by their licensed masters or U.S. Pilots from the obligation to pay state pilots for

On Jan 6, 1891, the House voted 75–123 (HR 1003). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 65–43, Democrats 11–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
75
No
123
Did not vote
151
Date
Jan 6, 1891

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 80 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 43 no · 74 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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