To consider H.R. 4745, a bill providing against the invasion of states and preventing the subversion of their authority.

On Feb 24, 1875, the House voted 170–89 (HR 4745). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 168–3, Democrats 1–83, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 170
No: 89
Did not vote: 45
Date: Feb 24, 1875

By party

Others1 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans168 yes · 3 no · 33 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 83 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Alexander Smith R-NC voted no
James Beverley Sener R-VA voted no
John Ambler Smith R-VA voted no
Charles Augustus Eldredge D-WI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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