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House roll call 137 · 51st Congress · Apr 26, 1890

To dispense with all proceedings under the call of the house for purpose of proceeding immediately to business on hand. (p. 527-1)

On Apr 26, 1890, the House voted 58–87. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–81, Democrats 58–6, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
58
No
87
Did not vote
204
Date
Apr 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 6 no · 103 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 81 no · 101 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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 dispense with all proceedings under the…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-137/to-dispense-with-all-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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