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House roll call 496 · 41st Congress · Dec 21, 1870

To postpone consideration of H.R. 2523 until january 11, in order that members of house might go home for holidays. (p. 273-3)

On Dec 21, 1870, the House voted 103–84 (HR 2523). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–29, Democrats 1–51, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
103
No
84
Did not vote
69
Date
Dec 21, 1870

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 29 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 51 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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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