To amend h. J. R. 117, authorizing the appointment of thirty medical examiners for the bureau of pensions, by eliminating the provision providing for examinatio

On Apr 17, 1890, the Senate voted 38–8 (HJR 117). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–8, Democrats 23–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 38
No: 8
Did not vote: 39
Date: Apr 17, 1890

By party

Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 8 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted no
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted no
Preston B. Plumb R-KS voted no
Cushman Kellogg Davis R-MN voted no
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted no
Nathan Fellows Dixon R-RI voted no
Gideon Curtis Moody R-SD voted no
John Warwick Daniel D-VA voted no
Philetus Sawyer R-WI voted no

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 amend h. J. R. 117, authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-96/to-amend-h-j-r-117-authorizing-the-appointment (accessed 2026-10-17).