To pass a resolution naming officers of the house.

On Dec 1, 1873, the House voted 86–178. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–177, Democrats 85–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 86
No: 178
Did not vote: 40
Date: Dec 1, 1873

By party

Others1 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 177 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats85 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass a resolution naming officers of the…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-2/to-pass-a-resolution-naming-officers-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).