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House roll call 79 · 41st Congress · Apr 9, 1869

To recess, motion made during debate on H.J. RES. 6 (16 stat 56), a bill for the protection of the interest of the U.S. In the union pacific railroad company,

On Apr 9, 1869, the House voted 48–78. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–74, Democrats 30–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
48
No
78
Did not vote
130
Date
Apr 9, 1869

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 74 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 4 no · 38 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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