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House roll call 240 · 44th Congress · Jan 15, 1877

To pass a h. Res. Allowing the special committee of the house on privileges, powers and duties of the house regarding the electoral vote to send for persons and

On Jan 15, 1877, the House voted 149–70. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 147–0, Republicans 2–67, Others 2–1, Independents 1–2. 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
149
No
70
Did not vote
86
Date
Jan 15, 1877

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 67 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 2 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 pass a h. Res. Allowing the special…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-240/to-pass-a-h-res-allowing-the-special-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).