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House roll call 283 · 44th Congress · Feb 26, 1877

To recess the house and thereby delaying debate on the counting of electoral votes.

On Feb 26, 1877, the House voted 84–178. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 84–72, Republicans 0–99, Others 0–4, Independents 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
84
No
178
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 26, 1877

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 99 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 72 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 3 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 recess the house and thereby delaying…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-283/to-recess-the-house-and-thereby-delaying-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-17).