To table motion to reconsider the vote to resolve into committee of whole for consideration of H.R. 4729.

On Feb 24, 1875, the House voted 131–7. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 129–6, Democrats 1–1, Others 1–0. 6 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: 131
No: 7
Did not vote: 166
Date: Feb 24, 1875

By party

Others1 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans129 yes · 6 no · 69 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 1 no · 92 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Wright Kellogg R-CT voted no
Henry Lillie Pierce R-MA voted no
William Julian Albert R-MD voted no
John Holmes Burleigh R-ME voted no
Edwin Obed Stanard R-MO 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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