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House roll call 497 · 42nd Congress · Feb 27, 1873

To pass a resolution condemming the conduct of MR. Brooks in using his positions of government, director of the union pacific railroad and of member of this hou

On Feb 27, 1873, the House voted 174–32. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–20, Democrats 82–12, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
174
No
32
Did not vote
48
Date
Feb 27, 1873

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 20 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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