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House roll call 16 · 52nd Congress · Feb 8, 1892

To amend the resolution that the committee on appropriations is directed to inquire into the conduct of the management of the world's fair exposition at the cit

On Feb 8, 1892, the House voted 98–147. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–129, Republicans 47–10, Others 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
98
No
147
Did not vote
95
Date
Feb 8, 1892

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 129 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 10 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no

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 resolution that the committee…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-16/to-amend-the-resolution-that-the-committee-on-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).