To sustain a decision of the chair, that a motion to reconsider is not in order.

On Jan 21, 1891, the Senate voted 23–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 0–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 5
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jan 21, 1891

By party

Democrats0 yes · 6 no · 32 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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