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House roll call 461 · 51st Congress · Jan 5, 1891

To suspend the rules and pass S. 724, providing for the relief of the sufferers by the wreck of the U.S. Steamer tallapoosa. (p. 927-2)

On Jan 5, 1891, the House voted 89–65 (S 724). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–4, Democrats 9–61. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
89
No
65
Did not vote
196
Date
Jan 5, 1891

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 61 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 4 no · 98 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 suspend the rules and pass S. 724…: House Vote, Jan 5, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-461/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-724-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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