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House roll call 411 · 42nd Congress · Jan 20, 1873

To pass a resolution reimbursing contestants in contested election cases for the 42nd Congress. (p. 717,718)

On Jan 20, 1873, the House voted 89–85. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–74, Democrats 68–10, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
89
No
85
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 20, 1873

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 74 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 10 no · 28 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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