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House roll call 85 · 43rd Congress · Mar 21, 1874

To amend H.R. 2106, a bill authorizing the construction of a bridge across the eastern branch of the potomac at or near the present anacostia bridge, by strikin

On Mar 21, 1874, the House voted 121–84 (HR 2106). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 60–78, Democrats 59–5, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
121
No
84
Did not vote
99
Date
Mar 21, 1874

By party

  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans60 yes · 78 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 5 no · 30 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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