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House roll call 164 · 44th Congress · Jul 31, 1876

To pass a h. Res. Providing that the investigation of george m. Robeson while discharging duties as secretary of navy did not show fraud, corruption, or willful

On Jul 31, 1876, the House voted 53–120. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–123, Republicans 59–2, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
53
No
120
Did not vote
120
Date
Jul 31, 1876

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 2 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 123 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 3 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 pass a h. Res. Providing that the…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-164/to-pass-a-h-res-providing-that-the-investigation (accessed 2026-10-17).