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House roll call 237 · 41st Congress · May 4, 1870

To pass a resolution that the President of the Senate and the speaker of the House Of Representatives declare their respective houses adjourned sine die on mond

On May 4, 1870, the House voted 82–65. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–62, Democrats 33–3, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
82
No
65
Did not vote
108
Date
May 4, 1870

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 62 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 3 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution that the President of…: House Vote, May 4, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-237/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-president-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).