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House roll call 510 · 42nd Congress · Mar 1, 1873

To agree on Senate amendment to H.R. 2991, which cuts congressmens' salaries to $6500.

On Mar 1, 1873, the House voted 100–97 (HR 2991). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–61, Democrats 49–37, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
100
No
97
Did not vote
53
Date
Mar 1, 1873

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 61 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 37 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

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 agree on Senate amendment to H.R. 2991…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-510/to-agree-on-senate-amendment-to-h-r-2991 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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