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House roll call 504 · 51st Congress · Jan 23, 1891

To proceed in order, so as to allow the representative to continue his discussion of the resolution requesting the select comm. Investigating certain charges ag

On Jan 23, 1891, the House voted 117–142. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–140, Democrats 115–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
117
No
142
Did not vote
91
Date
Jan 23, 1891

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 1 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 140 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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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