To adjourn because of the late hour, made during consideration of S. J. RES. 121. (p. 2847-3)

On Apr 20, 1870, the Senate voted 13–33. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–32, Democrats 5–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 13
No: 33
Did not vote: 34
Date: Apr 20, 1870

By party

Republicans8 yes · 32 no · 27 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Willard Warner R-AL voted yes
Cornelius Cole R-CA voted yes
James Bruen Howell R-IA voted yes
Daniel Sheldon Norton D-MN voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted yes
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted yes
Joseph Smith Fowler R-TN voted yes
Arthur Inghram Boreman R-WV voted yes
Waitman Thomas Willey R-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn because of the late hour, made…: Senate Vote, Apr 20, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-S-248/to-adjourn-because-of-the-late-hour-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).