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House roll call 172 · 42nd Congress · Feb 28, 1872

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the main question on their reading of S. 565, was ordered. (p. 1302-1)

On Feb 28, 1872, the House voted 83–98 (S 565). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 63–41, Democrats 20–56, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
83
No
98
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 28, 1872

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 41 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 56 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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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