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House roll call 20 · 42nd Congress · Mar 13, 1871

To adjourn, motion made just before introduction of H.R. 174 17 stat 59, a bill repealing the duty on tea and coffee.

On Mar 13, 1871, the House voted 86–95. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 52–47, Democrats 32–47, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
86
No
95
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 13, 1871

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 47 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 47 no · 27 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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