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House roll call 71 · 52nd Congress · Apr 8, 1892

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the purpose of considering bills on the private calendar.

On Apr 8, 1892, the House voted 92–104. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–97, Republicans 40–2, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
92
No
104
Did not vote
144
Date
Apr 8, 1892

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 97 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 2 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 2 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-71/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).