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Senate roll call 21 · 52nd Congress · Mar 22, 1892

To pass S. 2169, a bill to improve navigation on and to afford ease and safety to the trade and commerce of the mississippi river, and to prevent destructive FL

On Mar 22, 1892, the Senate voted 48–5 (S 2169). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–1, Democrats 20–3, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
48
No
5
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 22, 1892

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2169, a bill to improve…: Senate Vote, Mar 22, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-S-21/to-pass-s-2169-a-bill-to-improve-navigation (accessed 2026-10-15).

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