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House roll call 372 · 42nd Congress · Dec 11, 1872

To pass H.R. 2989, (17 stat 437, 2-14-72), an indian dept. Appropriation bill. (p. 143)

On Dec 11, 1872, the House voted 112–43 (HR 2989). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–0, Democrats 17–43, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
112
No
43
Did not vote
99
Date
Dec 11, 1872

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 0 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 43 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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 pass H.R. 2989, (17 stat 437, 2-14-72)…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1872,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-372/to-pass-h-r-2989-17-stat-437-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).