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Senate roll call 120 · 51st Congress · May 2, 1890

To amend H. R. 4970, by permitting circuit courts to include such other evidence necessary to justice, even though this evidence is not contained in the record

On May 2, 1890, the Senate voted 27–31 (HR 4970). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–30, Democrats 22–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
27
No
31
Did not vote
33
Date
May 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 30 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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