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House roll call 294 · 42nd Congress · May 20, 1872

To resolve into committee of the whole for consideration of public bills. (p. 3651-3)

On May 20, 1872, the House voted 72–125. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 67–42, Democrats 4–82, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
72
No
125
Did not vote
57
Date
May 20, 1872

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 42 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 82 no · 20 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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