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House roll call 279 · 52nd Congress · Feb 21, 1893

That when the house adjourns today it do so to meet on thursday feb. 23, 1893. (p.1959-2)

On Feb 21, 1893, the House voted 96–110. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–94, Republicans 36–15, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
96
No
110
Did not vote
130
Date
Feb 21, 1893

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 94 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 15 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 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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