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House roll call 428 · 51st Congress · Dec 3, 1890

To refer H.R. 8589 to the comm. On the judiciary. (p. 64-1)

On Dec 3, 1890, the House voted 88–103 (HR 8589). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–16, Republicans 8–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
88
No
103
Did not vote
159
Date
Dec 3, 1890

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 16 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 87 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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