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House roll call 432 · 42nd Congress · Feb 3, 1873

To order the main question on passage of a resolution stating that it is not in the public interest for a railroad to be constructed at goat island. (p. 1054)

On Feb 3, 1873, the House voted 96–80. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–71, Democrats 68–9, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
96
No
80
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 3, 1873

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 71 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 9 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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