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House roll call 138 · 44th Congress · Jul 10, 1876

To suspend the rules and pass a res. Providing that the committee of accounts provide iced tea and lemonade as refreshments for members of the house during the

On Jul 10, 1876, the House voted 31–147. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–105, Republicans 20–38, Independents 0–3, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 44th Congress (1875–1876), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
31
No
147
Did not vote
130
Date
Jul 10, 1876

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 38 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 105 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 3 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass a res…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-138/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-res-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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