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House roll call 5 · 41st Congress · Mar 5, 1869

To elect a clerk, charles carrigan of pennsylvania (coded "1") VS. Edward mcpherson, republican of pennsylvania (coded "2").

On Mar 5, 1869, the House voted 55–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 127–0, Democrats 56–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
55
No
0
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 5, 1869

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a clerk, charles carrigan of…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-5/to-elect-a-clerk-charles-carrigan-of-pennsylvania-coded (accessed 2026-10-17).