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House roll call 409 · 42nd Congress · Jan 18, 1873

To pass S. 161, a bill for the relief of sufferers from the destruction of the SALT works in kentucky during the civil war. (p. 697)

On Jan 18, 1873, the House voted 112–43 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–42, Democrats 71–1, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
Jan 18, 1873

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 42 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 161, a bill for the relief of…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-409/to-pass-s-161-a-bill-for-the-relief (accessed 2026-10-17).