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

To resolve into committee of whole for consideration of H.R. 9.

On Mar 9, 1871, the House voted 106–70 (HR 9). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–51, Democrats 58–18, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
106
No
70
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 9, 1871

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 51 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 18 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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