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House roll call 275 · 42nd Congress · May 7, 1872

To amend H.R. 2322, (17 stat 230, 6-6-72), a bill to reduce duties on imports and to reduce internal taxes, by reducing from 90% to 80% the rates of duties on c

On May 7, 1872, the House voted 80–110 (HR 2322). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–95, Democrats 66–18, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
80
No
110
Did not vote
54
Date
May 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 95 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 18 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 2322, (17 stat 230, 6-6-72), a…: House Vote, May 7, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-275/to-amend-h-r-2322-17-stat-230-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).