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House roll call 74 · 44th Congress · Apr 25, 1876

To consider the report of committee on elections regarding the contested election between le moyne and farwell to the seat in the house as a member of the 44th

On Apr 25, 1876, the House voted 71–119. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–53, Republicans 2–62, Others 1–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
71
No
119
Did not vote
118
Date
Apr 25, 1876

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 62 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 53 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 3 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 consider the report of committee on…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1876,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/44-H-74/to-consider-the-report-of-committee-on-elections-regarding (accessed 2026-10-17).