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House roll call 19 · 44th Congress · Feb 2, 1876

To recommit H.J. RES. 41, a bill amending the constitution by providing that no person who has held the presidential office shall again be eligible for the offi

On Feb 2, 1876, the House voted 127–130 (HJR 41). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–118, Republicans 80–9, Others 3–2, Independents 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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

127

No

130

Did not vote

51

Date

Feb 2, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.