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Senate roll call 120 · 51st Congress · May 2, 1890

To amend H. R. 4970, by permitting circuit courts to include such other evidence necessary to justice, even though this evidence is not contained in the record

On May 2, 1890, the Senate voted 27–31 (HR 4970). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–30, Democrats 22–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

27

No

31

Did not vote

33

Date

May 2, 1890

From Voteview roll call records.