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House roll call 488 · 42nd Congress · Feb 24, 1873

To postpone consideration of minority report on an investigation being made by the committee on the judiciary relative to articles of impeachment of any officer

On Feb 24, 1873, the House voted 134–71. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–5, Democrats 22–65, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
134
No
71
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 24, 1873

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 5 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 65 no · 19 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 postpone consideration of minority report…: House Vote, Feb 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-488/to-postpone-consideration-of-minority-report-on-an-investigation (accessed 2026-10-17).