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House roll call 443 · 51st Congress · Dec 17, 1890

To amend H.R. 12500 by increasing the total number of representatives from 356 to 359, and increasing, by one, the representatives from arkansas, california and

On Dec 17, 1890, the House voted 113–145 (HR 12500). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–132, Democrats 109–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
113
No
145
Did not vote
92
Date
Dec 17, 1890

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 13 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 132 no · 46 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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