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House roll call 443 · 42nd Congress · Feb 8, 1873

To table H.R. 3853, a bill settling claims for the inventions and patents of william wheeler hubbell. (p. 1200)

On Feb 8, 1873, the House voted 59–105 (HR 3853). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–76, Democrats 44–30, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
59
No
105
Did not vote
88
Date
Feb 8, 1873

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 76 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 30 no · 32 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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