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Senate roll call 493 · 51st Congress · Feb 26, 1891

To amend H. R. 13462, by striking out an appropriation of $4,000 for aid to the industrial christian home in utah territory.

On Feb 26, 1891, the Senate voted 20–31 (HR 13462). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–23, Democrats 16–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
20
No
31
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 26, 1891

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 23 no · 25 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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