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House roll call 318 · 44th Congress · Mar 2, 1877

To suspend the rules and thereby discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of S. 14, a bill extending time for the construction and comple

On Mar 2, 1877, the House voted 91–71 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–55, Republicans 49–15, Others 2–0, Independents 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
91
No
71
Did not vote
146
Date
Mar 2, 1877

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 15 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 55 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 1 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 suspend the rules and thereby discharge…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-318/to-suspend-the-rules-and-thereby-discharge-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).