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House roll call 157 · 43rd Congress · May 18, 1874

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution concerning the payment of mail contractors, which requires no oath of loyalty from mail contractor claimants at the p

On May 18, 1874, the House voted 100–93. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–91, Democrats 60–4, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

100

No

93

Did not vote

109

Date

May 18, 1874

From Voteview roll call records.