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Senate roll call 503 · 51st Congress · Feb 28, 1891

To amend H. R. 13388 (26 stat. L 989, 3/3/1891), a bill making appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian department and for fulfilling TR

On Feb 28, 1891, the Senate voted 36–23 (HR 13388). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–26, Democrats 27–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
36
No
23
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 28, 1891

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 26 no · 15 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 amend H. R. 13388 (26 stat. L 989…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-503/to-amend-h-r-13388-26-stat-l-989 (accessed 2026-10-17).