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House roll call 285 · 44th Congress · Feb 27, 1877

To pass H.R. 4693, a bill amending the revised statutes of the United States with respect to vacancies in the office of President and vice-President of the unit

On Feb 27, 1877, the House voted 140–109 (HR 4693). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–13, Republicans 1–91, Others 0–3, Independents 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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

140

No

109

Did not vote

59

Date

Feb 27, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.