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House roll call 6 · 42nd Congress · Mar 9, 1871

To resolve into committee of whole for consideration of H.R. 9, a bill repealing the duties on SALT.

On Mar 9, 1871, the House voted 112–75. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–57, Democrats 61–17, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
112
No
75
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 9, 1871

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 57 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 17 no · 28 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 resolve into committee of whole for…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-6/to-resolve-into-committee-of-whole-for-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).