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House roll call 65 · 44th Congress · Apr 7, 1876

To pass H.J. RES. 98, a bill authorizing major godfrey weitzel, U.S. Army, to accept position of trustee of cincinnati southern railroad.

On Apr 7, 1876, the House voted 89–127 (HJR 98). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–72, Republicans 28–51, Independents 1–2, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
89
No
127
Did not vote
92
Date
Apr 7, 1876

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 51 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 72 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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