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House roll call 18 · 43rd Congress · Dec 17, 1873

To amend H. R. 793, by taking the President's salary entirely out of the action of this bill and not limiting the present salary to his present term.

On Dec 17, 1873, the House voted 71–185 (HR 793). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 61–110, Democrats 10–72, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 71 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
71
No
185
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 17, 1873

By party

  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 110 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 72 no · 12 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 amend H. R. 793, by taking the…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-18/to-amend-h-r-793-by-taking-the-presidents (accessed 2026-10-17).