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House roll call 97 · 41st Congress · Dec 21, 1869

To postpone the further consideration of S. 281 until the third wednesday in january. (p. 292-3)

On Dec 21, 1869, the House voted 54–117 (S 281). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–117, Democrats 47–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
54
No
117
Did not vote
85
Date
Dec 21, 1869

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 117 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 25 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 postpone the further consideration of S…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-97/to-postpone-the-further-consideration-of-s-281-until (accessed 2026-10-17).