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House roll call 135 · 44th Congress · Jul 7, 1876

To reconsider the vote recommitting H.R. 3672, a bill amending the act of july 2, 1864, regarding the construction of a railroad from the missouri river to the

On Jul 7, 1876, the House voted 96–88 (HR 3672). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–48, Republicans 32–38, Others 2–1, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 members voted against their own party.

During the 44th Congress (1875–1876), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
96
No
88
Did not vote
124
Date
Jul 7, 1876

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 38 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 48 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 1 no · 1 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 reconsider the vote recommitting H.R…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-135/to-reconsider-the-vote-recommitting-h-r-3672-a (accessed 2026-10-17).