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House roll call 86 · 41st Congress · Dec 9, 1869

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H.R. 424, a bill to provide for taking the ninth census of the U.S. And fix the number of representatives and provide

On Dec 9, 1869, the House voted 62–105. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 25–97, Democrats 37–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
62
No
105
Did not vote
89
Date
Dec 9, 1869

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 97 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 8 no · 27 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 adjourn, motion made during debate on…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-86/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).