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House roll call 4 · 43rd Congress · Dec 1, 1873

To pass a resolution providing for the referral of indiana contested elections matter to the committee of elections.

On Dec 1, 1873, the House voted 176–69. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 162–0, Democrats 11–69, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
176
No
69
Did not vote
59
Date
Dec 1, 1873

By party

  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 0 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 69 no · 14 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 pass a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1873,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-4/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-the-referral-of (accessed 2026-10-17).