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House roll call 181 · 43rd Congress · Jun 1, 1874

To order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R. 3583, a bill for the admission of women as attorneys.

On Jun 1, 1874, the House voted 95–66 (HR 3583). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–26, Democrats 10–40, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
95
No
66
Did not vote
142
Date
Jun 1, 1874

By party

  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 26 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 40 no · 44 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 order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1874,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-181/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).