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House roll call 492 · 42nd Congress · Feb 24, 1873

To pass H.R. 488, (17 stat 482, 3-1-73), a bill carrying into effect the provisions of the treaty between the U.S. And great britain signed at washington d.c. M

On Feb 24, 1873, the House voted 145–30 (HR 488). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–20, Democrats 56–10, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
145
No
30
Did not vote
79
Date
Feb 24, 1873

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 20 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 10 no · 40 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 pass H.R. 488, (17 stat 482, 3-1-73), a…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-492/to-pass-h-r-488-17-stat-482-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).