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House roll call 223 · 42nd Congress · Mar 27, 1872

To resolve into the committee of the whole for consideration of H.R. 1541, a bill making appropriations for the army, for fiscal 1873. The motion was made whil

On Mar 27, 1872, the House voted 50–109 (HR 1541). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–75, Democrats 34–33, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
50
No
109
Did not vote
95
Date
Mar 27, 1872

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 75 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 33 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-223/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).