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Senate roll call 83 · 52nd Congress · Jul 8, 1892

To amend H.R. 7520, by providing $30,000 for paleontological reserch. (p. 5893-1)

On Jul 8, 1892, the Senate voted 27–21 (HR 7520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–9, Democrats 8–10, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
27
No
21
Did not vote
45
Date
Jul 8, 1892

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 10 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

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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