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House roll call 426 · 42nd Congress · Jan 29, 1873

To amend a resolution directing the sergent-at-arms to take j.b. Stewart into custody, by providing for MR. Stewart to be brought before the bar of the house to

On Jan 29, 1873, the House voted 126–69. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–21, Democrats 40–46, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
126
No
69
Did not vote
59
Date
Jan 29, 1873

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 21 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 46 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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 amend a resolution directing the…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-426/to-amend-a-resolution-directing-the-sergent-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).