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House roll call 118 · 41st Congress · Jan 25, 1870

To amend a resolution regarding a contested election, prividing that m.d. Simpson is not entitled to a seat from the 4th district of south carolina by reason of

On Jan 25, 1870, the House voted 102–73. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–74, Democrats 56–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
102
No
73
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 25, 1870

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 74 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 16 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 amend a resolution regarding a contested…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-118/to-amend-a-resolution-regarding-a-contested-election-prividing (accessed 2026-10-14).

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