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House roll call 288 · 43rd Congress · Jan 27, 1875

To amend a motion relative to adjournment, by proposing sat. As the next day of meeting, instead of friday.

On Jan 27, 1875, the House voted 71–151. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–147, Democrats 69–3, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
71
No
151
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 27, 1875

By party

  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 147 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 3 no · 22 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 amend a motion relative to adjournment…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-288/to-amend-a-motion-relative-to-adjournment-by-proposing (accessed 2026-10-17).