To amend H.R. 1338, a bill reimbursing william and mary college for property destroyed during the civil war, by requiring evidence that the college shall admit

On Dec 13, 1872, the House voted 90–76 (HR 1338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–6, Democrats 0–68, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 90
No: 76
Did not vote: 88
Date: Dec 13, 1872

By party

Republicans89 yes · 6 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 68 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Aaron Augustus Sargent R-CA voted no
Richard Henry Whiteley R-GA voted no
Legrand Winfield Perce R-MS voted no
Clinton Levering Cobb R-NC voted no
Charles Randolph Thomas R-NC voted no
Roderick Randum Butler R-TN voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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