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House roll call 8 · 51st Congress · Jan 16, 1890

To agree to the substitute, as modified, for the resolution appointing a worlds fair committee to report a plan whereby the house can determine the site of the

On Jan 16, 1890, the House voted 139–134. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–40, Democrats 36–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
139
No
134
Did not vote
75
Date
Jan 16, 1890

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 95 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans104 yes · 40 no · 38 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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