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House roll call 293 · 52nd Congress · Feb 28, 1893

To adopt the h. Resolution directing the clerk of the house to pay to the widow of the late james b. Suell a sum equal to six months salary at the time of his d

On Feb 28, 1893, the House voted 119–113. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–96, Republicans 50–10, Others 1–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
119
No
113
Did not vote
108
Date
Feb 28, 1893

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 96 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 10 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no

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 adopt the h. Resolution directing the…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-293/to-adopt-the-h-resolution-directing-the-clerk-of (accessed 2026-10-17).