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House roll call 168 · 44th Congress · Aug 1, 1876

To reconsider the vote by which H.R. 3370, a bill amending the patent laws in relation to damages for infringements of patents, was ordered to be engrossed and

On Aug 1, 1876, the House voted 72–104 (HR 3370). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–60, Republicans 25–39, Independents 0–3, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
72
No
104
Did not vote
132
Date
Aug 1, 1876

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 39 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 60 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 reconsider the vote by which H.R. 3370, a…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-168/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-3370 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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