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House roll call 61 · 44th Congress · Apr 3, 1876

To amend H.R. 2454, a bill amending the laws granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812 and their widows, by striking out section 6 author

On Apr 3, 1876, the House voted 92–102 (HR 2454). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–97, Republicans 69–3, Others 2–2, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
92
No
102
Did not vote
113
Date
Apr 3, 1876

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 3 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 97 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 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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