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House roll call 21 · 44th Congress · Feb 2, 1876

To amend H.J. RES. 41 by removing that portion of the bill providing that any person who has held office of President shall be ineligible for office and inserti

On Feb 2, 1876, the House voted 108–144 (HJR 41). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–112, Republicans 63–26, Others 2–3, Independents 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
108
No
144
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 2, 1876

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 26 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 112 no · 34 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 amend H.J. RES. 41 by removing that…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-21/to-amend-h-j-res-41-by-removing-that (accessed 2026-10-15).

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