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House roll call 157 · 51st Congress · May 2, 1890

To recess until 8 o'clock p.m. To provide an evening session to continue consideration of H.R. 6941, amending title 60, chapter 3, of the revised statutes of TH

On May 2, 1890, the House voted 72–122. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–72, Republicans 45–50. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
72
No
122
Did not vote
156
Date
May 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 72 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 50 no · 87 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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