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House roll call 578 · 51st Congress · Mar 2, 1891

To pass S. 1813 (26 stat 1438, mar. 3, 1891), increasing the pension of florida g. Casey, widow of major-general silas casey of the regular army to $100 per mon

On Mar 2, 1891, the House voted 152–82 (S 1813). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 127–7, Democrats 24–75, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
152
No
82
Did not vote
116
Date
Mar 2, 1891

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 75 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 7 no · 48 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1813 (26 stat 1438, mar. 3…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-578/to-pass-s-1813-26-stat-1438-mar-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).