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House roll call 219 · 42nd Congress · Mar 27, 1872

To resolve into committee of the whole house for the consideration of H.R. 1541, a bill making appropriationf for the army, fiscal 1873, the motion was made dur

On Mar 27, 1872, the House voted 57–121 (HR 2057). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–80, Democrats 41–40, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
57
No
121
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 27, 1872

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 80 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 40 no · 25 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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