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House roll call 164 · 42nd Congress · Feb 27, 1872

To order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R. 1763, a bill to prevent the circulation of counterfeit, altered, and spurious U.S. And national bank notes.

On Feb 27, 1872, the House voted 88–96 (HR 1763). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 72–34, Democrats 16–60, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
88
No
96
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 27, 1872

By party

  • Republicans72 yes · 34 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 60 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 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 order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-164/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).