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House roll call 17 · 51st Congress · Jan 25, 1890

To pass H.R. 4970, (app. 6-16-90), a bill simplifying the laws in relation to the collection of the revenue, being the substitute for H.R. 4. (p. 159-2)

On Jan 25, 1890, the House voted 138–121 (HR 4970). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 138–0, Democrats 0–123. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
138
No
121
Did not vote
89
Date
Jan 25, 1890

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 123 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass H.R. 4970, (app. 6-16-90), a bill…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-17/to-pass-h-r-4970-app-6-16-90 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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