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House roll call 69 · 51st Congress · Feb 24, 1890

To determine the location of the site for worlds fair, celebration of the 400th anniversary of discovery of america by christopher columbus. Votes for new york

On Feb 24, 1890, the House voted 72–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 128–29, Democrats 61–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
72
No
56
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 24, 1890

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 88 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 29 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 more.

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 determine the location of the site for…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-69/to-determine-the-location-of-the-site-for-worlds (accessed 2026-10-17).