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Senate roll call 416 · 51st Congress · Jan 21, 1891

To table an appeal from a decision of the chair, that the question of order had been made too late, no quorum voting.

On Jan 21, 1891, the Senate voted 29–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–4, Democrats 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
29
No
9
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 21, 1891

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 8 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 20 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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