To amend H.R. 1654, by striking out the section concerning appropriations for U.S. Judicial organs. (p. 1511-3)

On Mar 7, 1872, the House voted 72–100 (HR 1654). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–99, Democrats 73–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 42nd Congress (1871–1872), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 72
No: 100
Did not vote: 80
Date: Mar 7, 1872

By party

Republicans0 yes · 99 no · 44 didn’t vote
Democrats73 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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