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House roll call 21 · 43rd Congress · Dec 17, 1873

To amend H.R. 793, by setting congressmens' salaries at $6000 yearly, and by giving the speaker of the house and the vice-President an additional $2000.

On Dec 17, 1873, the House voted 139–130 (HR 793). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–85, Democrats 39–43, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
139
No
130
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 17, 1873

By party

  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans99 yes · 85 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 43 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 44 more.

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 setting congressmens'…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-21/to-amend-h-r-793-by-setting-congressmens-salaries (accessed 2026-10-17).