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House roll call 98 · 52nd Congress · May 9, 1892

To recommit to the committee on rivers and harbors H.R. 7820, with instructions to eliminate also, all appropriat ions which are for new works or for the furthe

On May 9, 1892, the House voted 72–171 (HR 7820). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–118, Republicans 5–52, Others 3–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
72
No
171
Did not vote
91
Date
May 9, 1892

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 118 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 52 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 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 recommit to the committee on rivers and…: House Vote, May 9, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-98/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-rivers-and-harbors (accessed 2026-10-17).

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