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House roll call 311 · 42nd Congress · May 24, 1872

To sustain the decision of the chair that other motions may be entertained pending the motion that the sergeant-at-arms be compelled to direct the attendance of

On May 24, 1872, the House voted 43–63 (S 569). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–20, Democrats 6–42, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
43
No
63
Did not vote
148
Date
May 24, 1872

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 20 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 42 no · 58 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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