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House roll call 223 · 52nd Congress · Aug 5, 1892

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

On Aug 5, 1892, the House voted 131–83 (HR 9710). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–82, Republicans 54–0, Others 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
131
No
83
Did not vote
117
Date
Aug 5, 1892

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 82 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Republicans54 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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