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House roll call 468 · 51st Congress · Jan 8, 1891

To order the engrossment and third reading of H.R. 11567, providing for the relief of telegraph operators during the war of the rebellion. (p. 1038-1)

On Jan 8, 1891, the House voted 136–81 (HR 11567). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–1, Democrats 18–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
136
No
81
Did not vote
132
Date
Jan 8, 1891

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 80 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans119 yes · 1 no · 62 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 order the engrossment and third reading…: House Vote, Jan 8, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-468/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).