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House roll call 482 · 42nd Congress · Feb 21, 1873

To suspend rules and pass H.R. 3743, a bill granting the right of way to the atchison, topeka and santa fe railroad. (p. 1577,1576)

On Feb 21, 1873, the House voted 98–77 (HR 3743). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–23, Democrats 27–53, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
98
No
77
Did not vote
79
Date
Feb 21, 1873

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 23 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 53 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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 rules and pass H.R. 3743, a bill…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-482/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-3743-a (accessed 2026-10-17).