To pass the resolution rpoviding for a 2/3 majority (as amended) in seconding a demand for engrossment and 3rd reading.

On Feb 1, 1875, the House voted 171–85. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 170–2, Democrats 0–80, Others 2–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 171
No: 85
Did not vote: 47
Date: Feb 1, 1875

By party

Others2 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans170 yes · 2 no · 32 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 80 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Franklin Butler R-MA voted no
James Beverley Sener R-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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