To dispense with further proceedings under the call.

On Feb 24, 1875, the House voted 131–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 127–0, Democrats 3–48, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 50
Did not vote: 123
Date: Feb 24, 1875

By party

Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans127 yes · 0 no · 77 didn’t vote
Democrats3 yes · 48 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Anthony Hatcher D-MO voted yes
Clarkson Nott Potter D-NY voted yes
John Hancock D-TX voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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