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House roll call 300 · 42nd Congress · May 21, 1872

To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1070. The amendment provides for a 10 year contract between the postmaster general and the lowest bidder. (p. 3680-1)

On May 21, 1872, the House voted 110–87 (HR 1070). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–30, Democrats 23–60, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
110
No
87
Did not vote
48
Date
May 21, 1872

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 30 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 60 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1070…: House Vote, May 21, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-300/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-h-r-1070 (accessed 2026-10-17).