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House roll call 139 · 51st Congress · Apr 26, 1890

To dispense with all further proceedings under the call of the house for purpose of proceeding immediately to bussiness on hand. (p. 528-1)

On Apr 26, 1890, the House voted 59–88. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–85, Democrats 60–2, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
59
No
88
Did not vote
202
Date
Apr 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 2 no · 105 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 85 no · 97 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 further proceedings…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-139/to-dispense-with-all-further-proceedings-under-the-call (accessed 2026-10-17).

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