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House roll call 257 · 44th Congress · Jan 30, 1877

To reconsider the vote ordering H.R. 3370, a bill regarding damages for infringement of patents, to be engrossed for third reading.

On Jan 30, 1877, the House voted 141–77 (HR 3370). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–14, Republicans 9–61, Others 2–0, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

141

No

77

Did not vote

90

Date

Jan 30, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.