To sustain the decision of the chair, made during debate on H. R. 11045, which decision was that a motion to table an amendment can be voted on while there is a

On Jan 16, 1891, the Senate voted 31–15 (HR 11045). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–0, Democrats 0–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 31
No: 15
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 16, 1891

By party

Democrats0 yes · 18 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To sustain the decision of the chair, made…: Senate Vote, Jan 16, 1891,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-402/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).