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House roll call 155 · 42nd Congress · Feb 19, 1872

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of H.R. 1537, a bill to repeal existing duties on teas and coffee. (p.

On Feb 19, 1872, the House voted 155–38 (HR 1537). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–23, Democrats 70–14, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
155
No
38
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 19, 1872

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 23 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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