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House roll call 23 · 43rd Congress · Dec 17, 1873

To order main question on H.R. 793.

On Dec 17, 1873, the House voted 131–130 (HR 793). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–82, Democrats 35–47, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
131
No
130
Did not vote
41
Date
Dec 17, 1873

By party

  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans96 yes · 82 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 47 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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 order main question on H.R. 793.: House Vote, Dec 17, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-23/to-order-main-question-on-h-r-793 (accessed 2026-10-17).