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House roll call 99 · 51st Congress · Mar 17, 1890

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole house from further consideration of H.R. 4975, (26 stat 56, app. 4-16-90), providing for the appoi

On Mar 17, 1890, the House voted 150–52 (HR 4975). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–0, Democrats 46–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
150
No
52
Did not vote
148
Date
Mar 17, 1890

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 52 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans104 yes · 0 no · 78 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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