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House roll call 292 · 44th Congress · Feb 28, 1877

To read the testimony taken by the select committee in the investigation of the recent elections in south carolina during the discussion of a h. Res. Regarding

On Feb 28, 1877, the House voted 87–176. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 86–72, Republicans 0–98, Others 0–4, Independents 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
87
No
176
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 28, 1877

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 98 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats86 yes · 72 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 2 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 read the testimony taken by the select…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-292/to-read-the-testimony-taken-by-the-select-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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