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House roll call 27 · 43rd Congress · Jan 13, 1874

To table H.R. 477, a bill to establish a fund from the sale of public land, to be used for the education of the people.

On Jan 13, 1874, the House voted 110–137 (HR 477). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–121, Democrats 63–15, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
110
No
137
Did not vote
56
Date
Jan 13, 1874

By party

  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 121 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 15 no · 16 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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