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House roll call 316 · 44th Congress · Mar 2, 1877

To pass H.R. 4698, a bill providing an effectual remedy for a wrongful intrusion into the office of pres. And vice pres. Of U.S.

On Mar 2, 1877, the House voted 66–99 (HR 4698). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–25, Republicans 0–72, Others 0–2, Independents 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
66
No
99
Did not vote
139
Date
Mar 2, 1877

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 72 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 25 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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