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House roll call 257 · 44th Congress · Jan 30, 1877

To reconsider the vote ordering H.R. 3370, a bill regarding damages for infringement of patents, to be engrossed for third reading.

On Jan 30, 1877, the House voted 141–77 (HR 3370). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–14, Republicans 9–61, Others 2–0, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
141
No
77
Did not vote
90
Date
Jan 30, 1877

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 61 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats130 yes · 14 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 2 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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