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House roll call 41 · 43rd Congress · Jan 27, 1874

To table S. 89, departmental telegraph lines bill.

On Jan 27, 1874, the House voted 113–120 (S 89). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 42–114, Democrats 69–5, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
113
No
120
Did not vote
71
Date
Jan 27, 1874

By party

  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 114 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 5 no · 20 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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