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House roll call 127 · 43rd Congress · Apr 15, 1874

To table H.R. 1243, a bill providing for the abolishment of the system of mileage.

On Apr 15, 1874, the House voted 63–170 (HR 1243). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 48–110, Democrats 15–57, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
63
No
170
Did not vote
71
Date
Apr 15, 1874

By party

  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 110 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 57 no · 22 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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