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House roll call 11 · 51st Congress · Jan 17, 1890

To adopt the resolution directing the speaker to appoint a select committee of nine, to be called the world's fair committee, to whom shall be referred all matt

On Jan 17, 1890, the House voted 140–136. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–104, Democrats 101–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
140
No
136
Did not vote
74
Date
Jan 17, 1890

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 32 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 104 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the resolution directing the…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-11/to-adopt-the-resolution-directing-the-speaker-to-appoint (accessed 2026-10-16).

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