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House roll call 85 · 51st Congress · Mar 3, 1890

To suspend the rules and take up S. 895, (26 stat 81, 5-2-90), providing temporary government for the territory of oklahoma. (p. 298-1)

On Mar 3, 1890, the House voted 154–96 (S 895). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–8, Democrats 32–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
154
No
96
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 3, 1890

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 90 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 8 no · 50 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 take up S. 895, (26…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-H-85/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-up-s-895 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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