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House roll call 312 · 44th Congress · Mar 2, 1877

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4617, a bill making appropriations for the construction, repair, preservation and completion of certain public works on river

On Mar 2, 1877, the House voted 119–111 (HR 4617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–72, Republicans 47–39, Others 3–0, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
119
No
111
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 2, 1877

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 39 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 72 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4617, a…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-312/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-4617 (accessed 2026-10-17).