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House roll call 243 · 52nd Congress · Jan 13, 1893

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the purpose of considering bills on the private calendar according to rules of the houses (p.544-1)

On Jan 13, 1893, the House voted 159–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–12, Republicans 14–17, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
159
No
29
Did not vote
152
Date
Jan 13, 1893

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 12 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 17 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-243/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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