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House roll call 485 · 42nd Congress · Feb 22, 1873

To amend H.R. 3921, by increasing the appropriations for work at the naval station at new london, conn., from $5000 to $50,000. (p. 1637)

On Feb 22, 1873, the House voted 93–99 (HR 3921). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 84–25, Democrats 9–72, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
93
No
99
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 22, 1873

By party

  • Republicans84 yes · 25 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 72 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 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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