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House roll call 3 · 44th Congress · Dec 15, 1875

To refer a h. Res., providing that in as much as the union of the state has been restored, all citizens are entitled to be considered in all appointments to off

On Dec 15, 1875, the House voted 168–102. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–2, Republicans 0–98, Others 2–2, Independents 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
168
No
102
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 15, 1875

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 98 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer a h. Res., providing that in as…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-3/to-refer-a-h-res-providing-that-in-as (accessed 2026-10-17).