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House roll call 432 · 41st Congress · Jul 8, 1870

To table motion to reconsider a resolution providing that there be paid to william switzler $5,000 for his expenses in conducting his contest for seat as repres

On Jul 8, 1870, the House voted 92–81. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–80, Democrats 47–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
81
Did not vote
83
Date
Jul 8, 1870

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 80 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 4 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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