To pass S.J. RES. 159 (16 stat 374, 5/5/70), authorizing the postmaster general to prescribe an earlier time for the execution of contracts by accepted bidders.

On Apr 30, 1870, the House voted 112–34 (SJR 159). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–3, Democrats 0–31, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 112
No: 34
Did not vote: 110
Date: Apr 30, 1870

By party

Republicans110 yes · 3 no · 65 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Austin Blair R-MI voted no
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted no
Job Evans Stevenson R-OH voted no

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 pass S.J. RES. 159 (16 stat 374, 5/5/70)…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-235/to-pass-s-j-res-159-16-stat-374 (accessed 2026-10-16).