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House roll call 154 · 44th Congress · Jul 24, 1876

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3923, providing for the coining of the standard silver dollar of the U.S. And for restoring its legal-tender character.

On Jul 24, 1876, the House voted 119–68 (HR 3923). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–29, Republicans 33–38, Others 1–2, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
119
No
68
Did not vote
116
Date
Jul 24, 1876

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 38 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats86 yes · 29 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3923…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-154/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3923 (accessed 2026-10-17).