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House roll call 490 · 42nd Congress · Feb 24, 1873

To amend H.R. 3922, by increasing the proposed appropriation for the improvement of the mississippi river between the mouth of the missouri river and the mouth

On Feb 24, 1873, the House voted 97–77 (HR 3922). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–55, Democrats 59–22, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
97
No
77
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 24, 1873

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 55 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 22 no · 25 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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