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Senate roll call 161 · 52nd Congress · Feb 21, 1893

To amend H.R. 10238, by empowering the secretary of the treasury to make the necessary appropriations for purchase of south half of square 673, fronting on n. C

On Feb 21, 1893, the Senate voted 21–24 (HR 10238). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–9, Democrats 6–22, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

21

No

24

Did not vote

35

Date

Feb 21, 1893

From Voteview roll call records.