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House roll call 280 · 52nd Congress · Feb 21, 1893

To amend the motion to adjourn by setting thurs. Feb. 23, 1893 instead of friday feb. 24, 1893 as the day for adjournment, no quorum voting. NP.u.lu-ie

On Feb 21, 1893, the House voted 63–91. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–76, Republicans 27–11, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
63
No
91
Did not vote
186
Date
Feb 21, 1893

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 76 no · 131 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 4 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 amend the motion to adjourn by setting…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-280/to-amend-the-motion-to-adjourn-by-setting-thurs (accessed 2026-10-17).

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