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House roll call 181 · 42nd Congress · Mar 7, 1872

To amend H.R. 1654, by providing that no part of the money therein appropriated shall be paid to any mechanics or laborers who have already been paid for eight

On Mar 7, 1872, the House voted 88–80 (HR 1654). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–64, Democrats 54–15, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
88
No
80
Did not vote
86
Date
Mar 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 64 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 15 no · 37 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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