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House roll call 32 · 44th Congress · Feb 21, 1876

To pass H.R. 1798, a bill reorganizing the judiciary of the United States.

On Feb 21, 1876, the House voted 143–100 (HR 1798). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–96, Republicans 85–5, Others 3–1, Independents 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
143
No
100
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 21, 1876

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 96 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 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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