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House roll call 20 · 44th Congress · Feb 2, 1876

To pass a substitute resolution to H.J. RES. 41 providing that no person be eligible to hold the office of President more than once and that the term of office

On Feb 2, 1876, the House voted 72–184 (HJR 41). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–94, Republicans 4–84, Others 2–3, Independents 1–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 69 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
184
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 2, 1876

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 84 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 94 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no
  • Independents1 yes · 3 no

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 pass a substitute resolution to H.J. RES…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-20/to-pass-a-substitute-resolution-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).

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