The 52nd United States Congress convened from March 4, 1891, to March 4, 1893. It consisted of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a total of 46 Senators and 332 Representatives. This Congress was notable for addressing issues such as economic policy and the growing influence of industrialization in America. During this session, the Democratic Party held a majority in the House, while the Republican Party had a majority in the Senate. Key legislation included the McKinley Tariff, which raised tariffs on imports, and discussions surrounding the Panic of 1893, which would later impact the economy significantly.