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House roll call 2 · 53rd Congress · Aug 8, 1893

To refer to a special committee a resolution that geo. F. Richardson be sworn in as a representative in this Congress from the fifth district of the state of mi

On Aug 8, 1893, the House voted 128–193. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–181, Republicans 118–0, Others 1–12. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
128
No
193
Did not vote
56
Date
Aug 8, 1893

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 181 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans118 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 12 no · 1 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 refer to a special committee a resolution…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-2/to-refer-to-a-special-committee-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-17).