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Senate roll call 117 · 51st Congress · May 1, 1890

To table an amendment to H. R. 4970, restoraing the right to bring a common law suit under provision and limitations of sections 3011 and 3012 of revised statut

On May 1, 1890, the Senate voted 31–16 (HR 4970). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 1–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

31

No

16

Did not vote

41

Date

May 1, 1890

From Voteview roll call records.