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Senate roll call 475 · 51st Congress · Feb 18, 1891

To amend H. R. 10881, by extending the privileges of copyright to authors and others who are citizens, subjects or residents of foreign countries and providing

On Feb 18, 1891, the Senate voted 18–33 (HR 10881). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–32, Democrats 18–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

18

No

33

Did not vote

39

Date

Feb 18, 1891

From Voteview roll call records.