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House roll call 517 · 42nd Congress · Mar 3, 1873

To suspend rules and pass S. 1537, a bill supplemental to an act incorporating the texas pacific railroad co. And aiding

On Mar 3, 1873, the House voted 89–79 (S 1537). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 75–23, Democrats 13–54, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
89
No
79
Did not vote
86
Date
Mar 3, 1873

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 23 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 54 no · 39 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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