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House roll call 136 · 44th Congress · Jul 7, 1876

To pass H.R. 3672, a bill amending the act of july 2, 1864, regarding the construction of a railroad from the missouri river to the pacific ocean.

On Jul 7, 1876, the House voted 159–9 (HR 3672). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–5, Republicans 48–3, Others 1–1, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
159
No
9
Did not vote
140
Date
Jul 7, 1876

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 3 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 5 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no · 2 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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