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House roll call 305 · 41st Congress · May 31, 1870

To order engrossment and the third reading of H.R. 1889, regarding revival of american commerce. (p. 3074-2)

On May 31, 1870, the House voted 59–111 (HR 1889). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 38–87, Democrats 23–26, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
111
Did not vote
78
Date
May 31, 1870

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 87 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 26 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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 order engrossment and the third reading…: House Vote, May 31, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-305/to-order-engrossment-and-the-third-reading-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).