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House roll call 508 · 42nd Congress · Mar 1, 1873

To table motion to reconsider an amendment to H.R. 2991. (see h423139). (p. 1977)

On Mar 1, 1873, the House voted 66–105 (HR 2991). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 47–58, Democrats 19–46, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 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
66
No
105
Did not vote
81
Date
Mar 1, 1873

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 58 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 46 no · 41 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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