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House roll call 97 · 52nd Congress · May 7, 1892

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 7820, making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, which

On May 7, 1892, the House voted 121–97 (HR 7820). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–93, Republicans 43–2, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
121
No
97
Did not vote
116
Date
May 7, 1892

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 93 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 2 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 agree to the amendment to H.R. 7820…: House Vote, May 7, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-H-97/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-7820 (accessed 2026-10-17).