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House roll call 463 · 51st Congress · Jan 6, 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 6, 1891, the House voted 78–59 (S 724). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–4, Democrats 3–55. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
78
No
59
Did not vote
213
Date
Jan 6, 1891

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 55 no · 109 didn’t vote
  • Republicans75 yes · 4 no · 103 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 6, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-463/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-724-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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