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House roll call 525 · 51st Congress · Feb 17, 1891

To consider H.R. 8739, providing in certain cases for the forfeiture of certain land grants heretofore granted for the purpose of aiding in the construction of

On Feb 17, 1891, the House voted 94–110 (HR 8739). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–108, Democrats 89–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
110
Did not vote
146
Date
Feb 17, 1891

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 2 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 108 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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