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House roll call 256 · 51st Congress · Jul 11, 1890

To pass S. 1258, (26 stat 1226, 7-25-90), a bill for the relief of charles murphy. (p. 7166-1)

On Jul 11, 1890, the House voted 100–69 (S 1258). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–20, Democrats 30–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
100
No
69
Did not vote
180
Date
Jul 11, 1890

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 49 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 20 no · 91 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1258, (26 stat 1226, 7-25-90), a…: House Vote, Jul 11, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-256/to-pass-s-1258-26-stat-1226-7-25 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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