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House roll call 53 · 42nd Congress · Mar 23, 1871

To amend S. 177, a bill providing for a reissue of national bank notes, by providing for the expenses of the new bank notes, which will be paid by the national

On Mar 23, 1871, the House voted 105–73 (S 177). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–66, Democrats 74–5, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
105
No
73
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 23, 1871

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 66 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 5 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 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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