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House roll call 462 · 43rd Congress · Mar 2, 1875

To table motion to reconsider concurring in amendment to H.R. 4529, the post office appropriation bill, which reopens the franking privilege.

On Mar 2, 1875, the House voted 136–105 (HR 4529). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–81, Democrats 52–22, Others 3–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 103 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
136
No
105
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 2, 1875

By party

  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 81 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 22 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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