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House roll call 224 · 44th Congress · Dec 20, 1876

To amend a h. Res. Providing that upon refusal of a subpoenaed witness to appear before the house his name and the circumstances be reported, by providing that

On Dec 20, 1876, the House voted 93–122. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–119, Republicans 71–1, Independents 2–1, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
93
No
122
Did not vote
93
Date
Dec 20, 1876

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 1 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 119 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 1 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 amend a h. Res. Providing that upon…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-224/to-amend-a-h-res-providing-that-upon-refusal (accessed 2026-10-16).

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