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House roll call 468 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution setting a time for the consideration of bill refunding U.S. Taxes on cotton.

On Feb 17, 1873, the House voted 94–83. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–64, Democrats 66–17, Others 1–2. 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
94
No
83
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 17, 1873

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 64 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 17 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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 suspend the rules and pass a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-468/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-setting (accessed 2026-10-15).

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