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House roll call 159 · 41st Congress · Mar 1, 1870

To adjourn. (p. 1626-3)

On Mar 1, 1870, the House voted 79–78. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–71, Democrats 42–7, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

79

No

78

Did not vote

99

Date

Mar 1, 1870

From Voteview roll call records.