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House roll call 49 · 51st Congress · Feb 4, 1890

To refer S. 3 to the committee on the judiciary.

On Feb 4, 1890, the House voted 94–133 (S 3). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–132, Democrats 81–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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
94
No
133
Did not vote
123
Date
Feb 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 1 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 132 no · 37 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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