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House roll call 127 · 41st Congress · Feb 1, 1870

To pass a resolution that george w. Booker be allowed now to take the oath of office as a representative from the 4th congressional district of virginia. (p. 9

On Feb 1, 1870, the House voted 89–72. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–72, Democrats 52–0, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
89
No
72
Did not vote
95
Date
Feb 1, 1870

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 72 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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