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House roll call 12 · 42nd Congress · Mar 10, 1871

To resolve into committee of whole for consideration of H.R. 9.

On Mar 10, 1871, the House voted 105–74 (HR 9). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–56, Democrats 62–17, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
105
No
74
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 10, 1871

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 56 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 17 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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