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House roll call 306 · 41st Congress · May 31, 1870

To table a motion to reconsider the vote rejecting H.R. 1889, regarding revival of american commerce. (p. 3959-1)

On May 31, 1870, the House voted 69–95 (HR 1889). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 48–70, Democrats 19–23, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 67 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
69
No
95
Did not vote
92
Date
May 31, 1870

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 70 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 23 no · 30 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, May 31, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-306/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting (accessed 2026-10-17).