To pass a resolution censuring MR. Brown of kentucky for language used on the floor of the house.

On Feb 4, 1875, the House voted 161–79. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 159–2, Democrats 0–75, Others 2–2. 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: 161
No: 79
Did not vote: 64
Date: Feb 4, 1875

By party

Others2 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans159 yes · 2 no · 43 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 75 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Hays R-AL voted no
John Ambler Smith 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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