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House roll call 381 · 43rd Congress · Feb 4, 1875

To reconsider postponement of H.R. 145, a bill providing for the construction of a canal connecting lake michigan, the mississippi river, and the rock river.

On Feb 4, 1875, the House voted 143–81 (HR 145). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 123–24, Democrats 18–56, Others 2–1. 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
143
No
81
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 4, 1875

By party

  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans123 yes · 24 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 56 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 reconsider postponement of H.R. 145, a…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-381/to-reconsider-postponement-of-h-r-145-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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