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House roll call 1 · 41st Congress · Mar 4, 1869

To pass a h. Res. Providing that the house proceed to the election of a speaker. (p. 3-2)

On Mar 4, 1869, the House voted 132–54. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 130–0, Democrats 2–54. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

132

No

54

Did not vote

70

Date

Mar 4, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.