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House roll call 84 · 51st Congress · Mar 3, 1890

To suspend the rules in order to take up H.J.RES. 117, which provides for the appointment of 30 medical examiners for the bureau of pensions, fixing their salar

On Mar 3, 1890, the House voted 177–68 (HJR 117). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 138–1, Democrats 43–69. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
177
No
68
Did not vote
99
Date
Mar 3, 1890

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 69 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 1 no · 43 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules in order to take up…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-84/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-take-up (accessed 2026-10-17).