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House roll call 412 · 42nd Congress · Jan 20, 1873

To table motion to reconsider a resolution reimbursing contestants in contested election cases for the 42nd Congress. (p. 718)

On Jan 20, 1873, the House voted 90–88. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–80, Democrats 73–7, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
90
No
88
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 20, 1873

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 80 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats73 yes · 7 no · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table motion to reconsider a resolution…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-412/to-table-motion-to-reconsider-a-resolution-reimbursing-contestants (accessed 2026-10-17).