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House roll call 150 · 42nd Congress · Feb 14, 1872

To table H.R. 1543, a bill for the erection of a public building in quincy, ill.

On Feb 14, 1872, the House voted 80–104 (HR 1543). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 34–68, Democrats 44–35, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
80
No
104
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 14, 1872

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 68 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 35 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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