To table H.R. 915, a bill to regulate the mode of determining the ratification of amendments to the constitution of the U.S. Proposed by Congress. (p. 5356-1)

On Jul 8, 1870, the House voted 50–128 (HR 915). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–127, Democrats 48–0, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 50
No: 128
Did not vote: 78
Date: Jul 8, 1870

By party

Republicans0 yes · 127 no · 51 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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