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House roll call 237 · 52nd Congress · Jan 6, 1893

To order a third reading of S. 317, (27-stat-811 app 7/12/93 granting an increase of pension of $40.00 per month to john m. Roberts, no quorum voting.

On Jan 6, 1893, the House voted 88–53 (S 317). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–54, Republicans 39–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
88
No
53
Did not vote
198
Date
Jan 6, 1893

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 54 no · 144 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 4 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 order a third reading of S. 317…: House Vote, Jan 6, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-237/to-order-a-third-reading-of-s-317-27 (accessed 2026-10-17).