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House roll call 31 · 44th Congress · Feb 18, 1876

To amend H.R. 1798, a bill reorganizing the judiciary of the United States, by abolishing section 13 which provides an expense allowance of $10 a day for any di

On Feb 18, 1876, the House voted 114–125 (HR 1798). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–50, Republicans 11–71, Others 1–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
114
No
125
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 18, 1876

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 71 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 50 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 3 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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