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House roll call 465 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To pass H.R. 3973. (p. 1424)

On Feb 17, 1873, the House voted 111–74 (HR 3973). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–67, Democrats 79–6, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
111
No
74
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 17, 1873

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 67 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 6 no · 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 3973. (p. 1424): House Vote, Feb 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-465/to-pass-h-r-3973-p-1424 (accessed 2026-10-17).