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Senate roll call 79 · 52nd Congress · Jul 6, 1892

To adopt bill S.J.RES. 46, (7-20-92, 27 stat. L. 399), providing for an investigation of the "slums of cities." (p. 5786-1)

On Jul 6, 1892, the Senate voted 31–14 (SJR 46). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–1, Democrats 3–19, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
31
No
14
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 6, 1892

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 19 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt bill S.J.RES. 46, (7-20-92, 27…: Senate Vote, Jul 6, 1892,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/52-S-79/to-adopt-bill-s-j-res-46-7-20 (accessed 2026-10-17).