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House roll call 255 · 42nd Congress · Apr 23, 1872

To order the main question on a motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 1553, a bill relating to the central pacific railroad co., was recommitted to the co

On Apr 23, 1872, the House voted 100–72 (HR 1553). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 87–20, Democrats 17–56, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

100

No

72

Did not vote

72

Date

Apr 23, 1872

From Voteview roll call records.