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Senate roll call 54 · 51st Congress · Mar 25, 1890

To proceed to executive business, thus stopping action on S. 1, to declare unlawful trusts and combinations in restraint of trade and production. (p.2597, 2608

On Mar 25, 1890, the Senate voted 20–29. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–23, Democrats 13–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
20
No
29
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 25, 1890

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 23 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to executive business, thus…: Senate Vote, Mar 25, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-54/to-proceed-to-executive-business-thus-stopping-action-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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