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Senate roll call 399 · 51st Congress · Jan 14, 1891

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 11045, a bill amending and supplementing the election laws of the U.S., and providing for the more efficient enf

On Jan 14, 1891, the Senate voted 32–33. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–34, Democrats 27–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
32
No
33
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 14, 1891

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 34 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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