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House roll call 469 · 42nd Congress · Feb 17, 1873

To suspend the rules and consider bill S. 693, a bill providing for the further endowment and support of colleges for agriculture, mechanic arts and the liberal

On Feb 17, 1873, the House voted 138–56 (S 693). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–26, Democrats 55–30, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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
138
No
56
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 17, 1873

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 26 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 30 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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 suspend the rules and consider bill S…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-469/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-bill-s-693 (accessed 2026-10-17).