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House roll call 427 · 42nd Congress · Jan 30, 1873

To amend a resolution directing the sergant-at-arms to take j.b. Stewart into custody, by providing for his commitment to the district of columbia jail until he

On Jan 30, 1873, the House voted 56–139. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–83, Democrats 32–54, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 55 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
56
No
139
Did not vote
59
Date
Jan 30, 1873

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 83 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 54 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 30, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-427/to-amend-a-resolution-directing-the-sergant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).