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House roll call 470 · 43rd Congress · Mar 3, 1875

To pass a resolution providing for the legality of MR. Lawrence's seat in the house.

On Mar 3, 1875, the House voted 135–86. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–86, Democrats 79–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
135
No
86
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 3, 1875

By party

  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 86 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 0 no · 15 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, Mar 3, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-470/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-the-legality-of (accessed 2026-10-17).