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House roll call 38 · 41st Congress · Mar 25, 1869

To pass H.J. RES. 4, a bill relative to steamboats and other vessels owned in the loyal states. (p. 278-2)

On Mar 25, 1869, the House voted 86–81 (HJR 4). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–78, Democrats 48–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
86
No
81
Did not vote
89
Date
Mar 25, 1869

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 78 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 3 no · 21 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 H.J. RES. 4, a bill relative to…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-38/to-pass-h-j-res-4-a-bill-relative (accessed 2026-10-17).