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House roll call 131 · 41st Congress · Feb 4, 1870

To amend H.R. 435 (16 stat 65, 2/15/70), a bill providing for the temporary relief of the poor and destitute people in the district of columbia, by adding that

On Feb 4, 1870, the House voted 90–83 (HR 435). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–72, Democrats 37–10, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
90
No
83
Did not vote
83
Date
Feb 4, 1870

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 72 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 10 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 435 (16 stat 65, 2/15/70), a…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-131/to-amend-h-r-435-16-stat-65-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).