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House roll call 511 · 42nd Congress · Mar 1, 1873

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

On Mar 1, 1873, the House voted 83–87 (S 693). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 48–40, Democrats 34–45, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
83
No
87
Did not vote
84
Date
Mar 1, 1873

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 40 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 45 no · 27 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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