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Senate roll call 400 · 51st Congress · Jan 14, 1891

To consider H. R. 11045. The vice-President voted in the affirmative. (p.1323)

On Jan 14, 1891, the Senate voted 33–33 (HR 11045). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–6, Democrats 0–28. 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
33
No
33
Did not vote
21
Date
Jan 14, 1891

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 6 no · 11 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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