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House roll call 321 · 42nd Congress · May 27, 1872

To recede in its amendment to H.R. 1070. The amendment calls for $400,000 for mail service between new york and rio de janerio.

On May 27, 1872, the House voted 79–113 (HR 1070). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 68–48, Democrats 16–70, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
79
No
113
Did not vote
50
Date
May 27, 1872

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 48 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 70 no · 20 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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