To pass H.R. 4528, a bill relating to the construction of a bridge at ST. Louis, mo., across the mississippi river.

On Jan 25, 1875, the House voted 218–5 (HR 4528). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 146–3, Democrats 68–2, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 218
No: 5
Did not vote: 81
Date: Jan 25, 1875

By party

Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans146 yes · 3 no · 55 didn’t vote
Democrats68 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Christopher Sheats R-AL voted no
Chester Bidwell Darrall R-LA voted no
Clarkson Nott Potter D-NY voted no
David Miller De Witt D-NY voted no
Carlton Brandaga Curtis R-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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