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House roll call 285 · 44th Congress · Feb 27, 1877

To pass H.R. 4693, a bill amending the revised statutes of the United States with respect to vacancies in the office of President and vice-President of the unit

On Feb 27, 1877, the House voted 140–109 (HR 4693). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–13, Republicans 1–91, Others 0–3, Independents 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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
140
No
109
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 27, 1877

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 91 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 13 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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