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House roll call 469 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To suspend the rules and consider bill S. 693, a bill providing for the further endowment and support of colleges for agriculture, mechanic arts and the liberal

On Feb 17, 1873, the House voted 138–56 (S 693). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–26, Democrats 55–30, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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

138

No

56

Did not vote

59

Date

Feb 17, 1873

From Voteview roll call records.