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House roll call 310 · 42nd Congress · May 24, 1872

To adjourn, motion made during appeal from a decision of the chair overuling a point of order that no motion could be entertained by the house until pending bus

On May 24, 1872, the House voted 38–76. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 35–26, Democrats 3–48, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
38
No
76
Did not vote
140
Date
May 24, 1872

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 26 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 48 no · 55 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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