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House roll call 268 · 42nd Congress · Apr 30, 1872

To pass H.R. 2197, a bill encouraging the planting of trees and the preservation of woods on U.S. Public lands.

On Apr 30, 1872, the House voted 81–88 (HR 2197). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–60, Democrats 45–25, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
81
No
88
Did not vote
85
Date
Apr 30, 1872

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 60 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 25 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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