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Senate roll call 65 · 51st Congress · Mar 29, 1890

To pass S. 321, providing for the purchase of the capron collection of japanese works of art. (p.2799)

On Mar 29, 1890, the Senate voted 27–15 (S 321). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–6, Democrats 9–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
27
No
15
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 29, 1890

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 9 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 6 no · 27 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. 321, providing for the purchase…: Senate Vote, Mar 29, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-65/to-pass-s-321-providing-for-the-purchase-of (accessed 2026-10-17).