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House roll call 463 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To order main question on engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R. 3973, a bill providing for the relief of william and mary college. (p. 1423)

On Feb 17, 1873, the House voted 111–82 (HR 3973). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–75, Democrats 79–6, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
111
No
82
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 17, 1873

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 75 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order main question on engrossment and…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-463/to-order-main-question-on-engrossment-and-3rd-reading (accessed 2026-10-16).

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