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House roll call 29 · 51st Congress · Jan 30, 1890

To adjourn, motion made during debate on bill, S. 1181, (26 stat 13, 2-22-90), to require the superintendent of census to ascertain what percentage of the peopl

On Jan 30, 1890, the House voted 194–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 156–0, Democrats 38–56. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
194
No
56
Did not vote
100
Date
Jan 30, 1890

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 56 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans156 yes · 0 no · 26 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 adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-29/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-bill-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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