To amend motion relative to adjournment, by proposing sat. As next day of meeting.

On Jan 27, 1875, the House voted 52–111. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–111, Democrats 49–0, Others 3–0. 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: 52
No: 111
Did not vote: 141
Date: Jan 27, 1875

By party

Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 111 no · 93 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 45 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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