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House roll call 286 · 42nd Congress · May 15, 1872

To pass H.R. 2778, a bill providing stenographers for the circuit courts of the U.S. (p. 3446-3)

On May 15, 1872, the House voted 113–53 (HR 2778). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–5, Democrats 22–47, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
113
No
53
Did not vote
88
Date
May 15, 1872

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 5 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 47 no · 37 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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