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House roll call 440 · 41st Congress · Jul 9, 1870

To reconsider the vote by which house did not concur in the first amendment of the Senate to H.R. 2045, which amendment would abolish special taxes. (p. 5415-3

On Jul 9, 1870, the House voted 98–80 (HR 2045). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 55–77, Democrats 42–1, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
98
No
80
Did not vote
78
Date
Jul 9, 1870

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 77 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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