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House roll call 179 · 52nd Congress · Jul 12, 1892

To recess until 5 p.m. Instead of 4.55, motion made during debate on H.J.RES. 90, amending the united constitution, providing that senators shall be elected by

On Jul 12, 1892, the House voted 5–222. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–181, Republicans 5–34, Others 0–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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
5
No
222
Did not vote
113
Date
Jul 12, 1892

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 181 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 34 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recess until 5 p.m. Instead of 4.55…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-179/to-recess-until-5-p-m-instead-of-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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