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House roll call 72 · 42nd Congress · Apr 15, 1871

To concur in Senate amendment #50 to H.R. 19. The amendment concerns the establishment of a railroad and parks in washington, d.c.

On Apr 15, 1871, the House voted 47–114 (HR 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–49, Democrats 8–64, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
47
No
114
Did not vote
93
Date
Apr 15, 1871

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 49 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 64 no · 34 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 concur in Senate amendment #50 to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/42-H-72/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-50-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).