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House roll call 116 · 42nd Congress · Jan 22, 1872

To refer H.R. 878, a bill relieving U.S. Vessels from import duties on materials and articles entering into their construction, repair, and use, to the committe

On Jan 22, 1872, the House voted 132–59 (HR 878). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 107–8, Democrats 23–50, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
132
No
59
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 22, 1872

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 8 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 50 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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 H.R. 878, a bill relieving U.S…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-116/to-refer-h-r-878-a-bill-relieving-u (accessed 2026-10-17).

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