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House roll call 444 · 42nd Congress · Feb 10, 1873

To suspend the rules and pass a bill providing for ascertaining and settling private land claims in certain states and territories. (p. 1232)

On Feb 10, 1873, the House voted 121–67. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–10, Democrats 20–57, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
121
No
67
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 10, 1873

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 10 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 57 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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