To amend H.R. 2214, providing that upon the need of commerce the railroad shall erect a drawbridge on such part of the channel as the government shall direct.

On Jun 16, 1870, the House voted 154–3 (HR 2214). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 107–2, Democrats 45–0, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 154
No: 3
Did not vote: 99
Date: Jun 16, 1870

By party

Republicans107 yes · 2 no · 69 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Sanford R-NY voted no
Richard Small Ayer R-VA 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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