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House roll call 30 · 44th Congress · Feb 17, 1876

To administer the oath of office to the speaker pro tempore before he enters upon the duties of the office.

On Feb 17, 1876, the House voted 73–171. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–131, Republicans 47–37, Others 3–1, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
73
No
171
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 17, 1876

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 37 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 131 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 no · 2 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 administer the oath of office to the…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-30/to-administer-the-oath-of-office-to-the-speaker (accessed 2026-10-17).

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