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House roll call 227 · 52nd Congress · Dec 9, 1892

To go into the committee of the whole for the purpose of proceeding to the consideration of bills on the private calendar. (p.69-2)

On Dec 9, 1892, the House voted 76–140. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 73–93, Republicans 3–42, Others 0–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 76 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
76
No
140
Did not vote
124
Date
Dec 9, 1892

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 93 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 42 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

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 go into the committee of the whole for…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-227/to-go-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).