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House roll call 406 · 46th Congress · Feb 28, 1881

To amend H.R. 7203, by eliminating a clause which provides for one half of the expenses of the columbia institute for the deaf and dumb to be paid out of the di

On Feb 28, 1881, the House voted 136–106 (HR 7203). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–87, Republicans 95–13, Others 8–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 members voted against their own party.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
136
No
106
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 28, 1881

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 87 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 13 no · 27 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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