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Senate roll call 42 · 51st Congress · Mar 3, 1890

To pass S. 174 (26 stat. 783, 2/24/1891), fixing the salaries of the several judges of the U.S. District courts at $5,000 per annum.

On Mar 3, 1890, the Senate voted 38–13 (S 174). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–0, Democrats 10–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
38
No
13
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 3, 1890

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 174 (26 stat. 783, 2/24/1891)…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-42/to-pass-s-174-26-stat-783-2-24 (accessed 2026-10-17).