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House roll call 251 · 44th Congress · Jan 26, 1877

To pass S. 1153 (19 stat 227, 1/29/77), a bill providing for and regulating the counting of electoral votes for pres. And vice President and the decision of que

On Jan 26, 1877, the House voted 191–86 (S 1153). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 159–19, Republicans 29–67, Others 3–1, Independents 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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

191

No

86

Did not vote

26

Date

Jan 26, 1877

From Voteview roll call records.