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House roll call 234 · 44th Congress · Jan 10, 1877

To pass H.R. 2263, a bill repealing that part of the act of dec. 17, 1872 providing for a pivot draw in any bridge to be erected cross the river between covingt

On Jan 10, 1877, the House voted 74–133 (HR 2263). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–71, Republicans 15–58, Others 0–3, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 73 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
74
No
133
Did not vote
101
Date
Jan 10, 1877

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 58 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 71 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 1 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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