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House roll call 425 · 42nd Congress · Jan 29, 1873

To table H.R. 148, a bill admitting colorado as a state. (p. 949)

On Jan 29, 1873, the House voted 117–61 (HR 148). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–56, Democrats 76–8, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
117
No
61
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 29, 1873

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 56 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats76 yes · 8 no · 22 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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