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House roll call 12 · 52nd Congress · Feb 2, 1892

To amend section 4 of rule xvi so that it will read--when a motion is pending or a question is under consideration; no motion shall be received but to adjourn,

On Feb 2, 1892, the House voted 87–164. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–156, Republicans 56–3, Others 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 52nd Congress (1891–1892), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
87
No
164
Did not vote
89
Date
Feb 2, 1892

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 156 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 3 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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