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House roll call 374 · 42nd Congress · Dec 12, 1872

To recommit H.R. 1665, a bill providing homesteads for veteran soldiers, to the committee on military affairs. (p. 165)

On Dec 12, 1872, the House voted 68–98 (HR 1665). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–62, Democrats 30–35, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 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
68
No
98
Did not vote
88
Date
Dec 12, 1872

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 62 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 35 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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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