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House roll call 142 · 42nd Congress · Feb 8, 1872

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 1043.

On Feb 8, 1872, the House voted 112–98 (HR 1043). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–19, Democrats 12–78, 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
112
No
98
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 8, 1872

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 19 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 78 no · 16 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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