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House roll call 251 · 42nd Congress · Apr 18, 1872

To table H.R. 2199, a bill incorporating the great SALT lake and colorado river railway company and granting the company right-of-way through public lands. (

On Apr 18, 1872, the House voted 63–105 (HR 2199). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–89, Democrats 57–15, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
63
No
105
Did not vote
86
Date
Apr 18, 1872

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 89 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 15 no · 34 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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