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House roll call 502 · 51st Congress · Jan 22, 1891

To amend H.R. 12729 by limiting to $20,000 the amount to be credited to the ex-commissioners of the district, for incidental expenses during the years 1878 to 1

On Jan 22, 1891, the House voted 253–4 (HR 12729). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 143–0, Democrats 109–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
253
No
4
Did not vote
93
Date
Jan 22, 1891

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 4 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 0 no · 39 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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