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House roll call 47 · 43rd Congress · Jan 30, 1874

To amend H.J. RES. 43, (18 stat. 285, 2/13/74), authorizing a special court of inquiry concerning general o.o. Howard, by allowing the accused the same right of

On Jan 30, 1874, the House voted 172–64 (HJR 43). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 149–11, Democrats 22–53, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
172
No
64
Did not vote
68
Date
Jan 30, 1874

By party

  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 11 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 53 no · 19 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 H.J. RES. 43, (18 stat. 285…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1874,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-47/to-amend-h-j-res-43-18-stat-285 (accessed 2026-10-17).