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House roll call 156 · 44th Congress · Jul 24, 1876

To suspend the rules and thereby report from the committee on pacific railroads S. 14, a bill extending the time for the construction and completion of the nort

On Jul 24, 1876, the House voted 42–149 (S 14). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–99, Republicans 19–45, Others 1–2, Independents 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 41 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
42
No
149
Did not vote
117
Date
Jul 24, 1876

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 45 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 99 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 3 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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