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House roll call 146 · 42nd Congress · Feb 12, 1872

To pass H.R. 1514, a bill to allow respondents in criminal cases in courts of the U.S. To testify in their own behalf. (p. 972-1)

On Feb 12, 1872, the House voted 141–44 (HR 1514). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–24, Democrats 57–19, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
141
No
44
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 12, 1872

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 24 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 19 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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