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House roll call 244 · 44th Congress · Jan 19, 1877

To pass H.R. 820, a bill providing for the relief of the mission of saint james in washington territory.

On Jan 19, 1877, the House voted 129–65 (HR 820). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–8, Republicans 10–55, Others 1–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
129
No
65
Did not vote
114
Date
Jan 19, 1877

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 55 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 8 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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