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House roll call 424 · 42nd Congress · Jan 27, 1873

To suspend the rules and pass a bill repealing the laws authorizing the printing of public documents for distribution by members of Congress. (p. 893)

On Jan 27, 1873, the House voted 97–93. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–54, Democrats 43–39, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
97
No
93
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 27, 1873

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 54 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 39 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass a bill…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-424/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-bill-repealing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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