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House roll call 222 · 52nd Congress · Aug 5, 1892

To amend H.R. 9710, aiding in carrying out an act of Congress approved 4/25/90 entitled an "an act to provide for celebrating 400th anniversary of the discovery

On Aug 5, 1892, the House voted 75–140 (HR 9710). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–102, Republicans 8–53, Others 5–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 86 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
75
No
140
Did not vote
92
Date
Aug 5, 1892

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 102 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 53 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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