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House roll call 517 · 51st Congress · Feb 2, 1891

To suspend the rules and pass S. 3062 (26 stat 764, app. Feb. 16, 1891), providing for continuing the erection of a public building at worcester, mass. (p. 206

On Feb 2, 1891, the House voted 138–55 (S 3062). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–1, Democrats 28–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
138
No
55
Did not vote
157
Date
Feb 2, 1891

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 54 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans110 yes · 1 no · 71 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. 3062 (26…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-517/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-3062-26 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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