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House roll call 161 · 42nd Congress · Feb 23, 1872

To go into committee of the whole, in order to consider private bills, including H.R. 1338, a bill to reimburse the college of william and mary for property des

On Feb 23, 1872, the House voted 107–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–55, Democrats 68–3, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
107
No
59
Did not vote
88
Date
Feb 23, 1872

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 55 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 3 no · 35 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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Capitol Receipts, “To go into committee of the whole, in order…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-161/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).