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House roll call 238 · 41st Congress · May 4, 1870

To recess as the committee of the whole house on the state of the union from 4.30 p.m. To 7.30 p.m.

On May 4, 1870, the House voted 77–91. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 75–47, Democrats 1–41, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
77
No
91
Did not vote
88
Date
May 4, 1870

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 47 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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 recess as the committee of the whole…: House Vote, May 4, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-238/to-recess-as-the-committee-of-the-whole-house (accessed 2026-10-17).