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House roll call 498 · 42nd Congress · Feb 27, 1873

To pass a resolution discharging the house from further con-sideration of the subject of the credit mobiler. (p. 1834)

On Feb 27, 1873, the House voted 104–114. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 93–24, Democrats 11–88, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
104
No
114
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 27, 1873

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 24 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 88 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution discharging the house…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-498/to-pass-a-resolution-discharging-the-house-from-further (accessed 2026-10-17).