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House roll call 91 · 44th Congress · May 27, 1876

To recommit H.R. 2935, a bill promoting the efficiency of the army of the U.S. By providing for gradual reduction and consolidation of certain staff departments

On May 27, 1876, the House voted 16–113 (HR 2935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–113, Republicans 12–1, Others 2–0, Independents 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
16
No
113
Did not vote
175
Date
May 27, 1876

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 1 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 113 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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