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House roll call 270 · 41st Congress · May 16, 1870

To postpone all prior orders until after the consideration of the regular appropriation bills now in committee. (p. 3503-1)

On May 16, 1870, the House voted 92–76. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–71, Democrats 37–5, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
92
No
76
Did not vote
88
Date
May 16, 1870

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 71 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 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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