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House roll call 98 · 44th Congress · Jun 1, 1876

To amend H.R. 2935 by providing that the President appoint a commission of seven army officers who are to report through the President their opinion as to the b

On Jun 1, 1876, the House voted 88–114 (HR 2935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–117, Republicans 76–0, Others 4–1, Independents 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 12 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
88
No
114
Did not vote
96
Date
Jun 1, 1876

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 117 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no
  • 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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