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House roll call 277 · 42nd Congress · May 7, 1872

To refer H.R. 2322 to the committee of ways and means with instructions. (p. 3158-2)

On May 7, 1872, the House voted 117–75 (HR 2322). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–61, Democrats 63–15, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
117
No
75
Did not vote
58
Date
May 7, 1872

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 61 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 15 no · 28 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 refer H.R. 2322 to the committee of ways…: House Vote, May 7, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-277/to-refer-h-r-2322-to-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).