To agree to an amendment to a resolution providing that the letter of the SEC. Of war with accompanying reports of the adjutant-general and of inspector-general

On Dec 12, 1873, the House voted 173–89. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 171–6, Democrats 1–82, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 173
No: 89
Did not vote: 42
Date: Dec 12, 1873

By party

Others1 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans171 yes · 6 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 82 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Thomas Rapier R-AL voted no
John Adam Kasson R-IA voted no
Charles West Kendall D-NV voted yes
John Weinland Killinger R-PA voted no
Lemuel Todd R-PA voted no
Alonzo Jacob Ransier R-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-8/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).