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House roll call 153 · 44th Congress · Jul 24, 1876

To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 155, a bill directing the suspension of further proceedings under the act of aug. 5, 1861, regarding lands sold for dire

On Jul 24, 1876, the House voted 141–44 (HJR 155). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–6, Republicans 27–36, Independents 2–2, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
141
No
44
Did not vote
123
Date
Jul 24, 1876

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 36 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 6 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 2 no

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 suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 155…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-153/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).