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Senate roll call 443 · 51st Congress · Feb 7, 1891

To amend H. R. 11120, by eliminating the clause prohibiting reduction of pay of any government workman employed since march 4, 1877, on account of the reduction

On Feb 7, 1891, the Senate voted 23–22 (HR 11120). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–16, Democrats 13–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
23
No
22
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 7, 1891

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 16 no · 25 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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