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House roll call 493 · 51st Congress · Jan 20, 1891

To resolve into the comm. Of the whole for the consideration of general appropriations bills, motion made during consideration of bill H.R. 12729. (p. 1569-2)

On Jan 20, 1891, the House voted 139–106 (HR 12729). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–1, Democrats 1–105, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
139
No
106
Did not vote
105
Date
Jan 20, 1891

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 105 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 1 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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