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House roll call 326 · 44th Congress · Mar 3, 1877

To suspend the rules and pass a bill providing for the erection of a fire proof building for a national museum.

On Mar 3, 1877, the House voted 105–78 (S 125). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–73, Republicans 68–3, Others 2–1, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
105
No
78
Did not vote
125
Date
Mar 3, 1877

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 73 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass a bill…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1877,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-326/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-bill-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).