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House roll call 238 · 51st Congress · Jul 8, 1890

To recommit to the committee on merchant marine and fisheries, the bill S. 3917. (p. 7042-2)

On Jul 8, 1890, the House voted 67–112 (S 3917). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–102, Democrats 67–9, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
67
No
112
Did not vote
171
Date
Jul 8, 1890

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 9 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 102 no · 80 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 recommit to the committee on merchant…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-238/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-merchant-marine-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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