To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H. R. 13069 was agreed to, which amendment sets aside the sum of $250,000 a year for the purpo

On Feb 17, 1891, the Senate voted 29–25 (HR 13069). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–3, Democrats 2–23. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 25
Did not vote: 34
Date: Feb 17, 1891

By party

Democrats2 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Oliver Wolcott R-CO voted no
Charles Benjamin Farwell R-IL voted no
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted yes
Henry B. Payne D-OH voted yes
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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