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House roll call 89 · 42nd Congress · Dec 6, 1871

To table a resolution providing for drawing for seats in the house chamber. (p. 23-3)

On Dec 6, 1871, the House voted 105–106. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 69–50, Democrats 36–54, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
106
Did not vote
43
Date
Dec 6, 1871

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 50 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 54 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 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 table a resolution providing for drawing…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-89/to-table-a-resolution-providing-for-drawing-for-seats (accessed 2026-10-16).

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