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House roll call 87 · 43rd Congress · Mar 21, 1874

To amend H.R. 2550, by providing for taxation of property as a means of acquiring funds for teachers' salaries.

On Mar 21, 1874, the House voted 112–83 (HR 2550). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–75, Democrats 57–7, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
112
No
83
Did not vote
109
Date
Mar 21, 1874

By party

  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 75 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 7 no · 30 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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