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House roll call 17 · 52nd Congress · Feb 8, 1892

To amend the resolution that the committee on appropriations be directed to inquire into the conduct of the management of the world's fair exposition at the cit

On Feb 8, 1892, the House voted 105–125. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–106, Republicans 40–12, Others 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
105
No
125
Did not vote
109
Date
Feb 8, 1892

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 106 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 12 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the resolution that the committee…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-17/to-amend-the-resolution-that-the-committee-on-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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