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House roll call 171 · 43rd Congress · May 28, 1874

To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 1572. The Senate amendment provides for the establishment of a national currency and establishes free banking.

On May 28, 1874, the House voted 70–164 (HR 1572). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 70–93, Democrats 0–73, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
70
No
164
Did not vote
65
Date
May 28, 1874

By party

  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 93 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 73 no · 21 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 to H.R. 1572…: House Vote, May 28, 1874,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-171/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-h-r-1572 (accessed 2026-10-17).