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Senate roll call 87 · 52nd Congress · Jul 13, 1892

To table an amendment to H.R. 7520, which amendment provides that the world's columbian exposition be closed every sunday. (p. 5940-1-5941-2)

On Jul 13, 1892, the Senate voted 11–45 (HR 7520). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–31, Democrats 10–18, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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

11

No

45

Did not vote

30

Date

Jul 13, 1892

From Voteview roll call records.