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House roll call 571 · 51st Congress · Mar 2, 1891

To suspend the rules so as to discharge the comm. Of the whole from further consideration of S. 5110, (26 stat 838, mar. 3, 1891) providing for the purchase of

On Mar 2, 1891, the House voted 179–66 (S 5110). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 116–16, Democrats 62–50, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
179
No
66
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 2, 1891

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 50 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 16 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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