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House roll call 56 · 44th Congress · Mar 29, 1876

To amend H.R. 2817, a bill regulating the pay and allowances of army officers, by changing the title to "a bill to punish the army of the U.S. For the gallant s

On Mar 29, 1876, the House voted 59–152 (HR 2817). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–141, Republicans 58–8, Independents 0–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

59

No

152

Did not vote

96

Date

Mar 29, 1876

From Voteview roll call records.