To pass a resolution giving w.t. Clarke, 3rd district, texas, the right to a contested seat in the house. (p. 349-1)

On Jan 10, 1872, the House voted 102–78. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–5, Democrats 0–72, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 102
No: 78
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jan 10, 1872

By party

Republicans101 yes · 5 no · 37 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 72 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Summerfield Bigby R-GA voted no
John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
John Beatty R-OH voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
James Abram Garfield R-OH voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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