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House roll call 105 · 41st Congress · Jan 13, 1870

To refer H.R. 804, a bill to protect officers in the government employ, to the judiciary committee with instructions to amend by declaring the penalty clause UN

On Jan 13, 1870, the House voted 59–102 (HR 804). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 56–57, Democrats 3–45. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
59
No
102
Did not vote
95
Date
Jan 13, 1870

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 57 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 45 no · 24 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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