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House roll call 275 · 52nd Congress · Feb 21, 1893

To refer to the committee on interstate and foreign commerce with Senate amendments H.R. 9350 (277-stat-531, 3/2/1893), a bill to promote the safety of railway

On Feb 21, 1893, the House voted 64–185 (HR 9350). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–123, Republicans 6–56, Others 0–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 65 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
64
No
185
Did not vote
89
Date
Feb 21, 1893

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 123 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 56 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 1 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 refer to the committee on interstate and…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-275/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-interstate-and-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).