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House roll call 491 · 51st Congress · Jan 19, 1891

To pass S. 828. (p. 1549-2)

On Jan 19, 1891, the House voted 109–88 (S 828). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 105–8, Democrats 4–80. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
109
No
88
Did not vote
153
Date
Jan 19, 1891

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 80 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 8 no · 69 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 S. 828. (p. 1549-2): House Vote, Jan 19, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-491/to-pass-s-828-p-1549-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).