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House roll call 472 · 41st Congress · Jul 15, 1870

To pass S. 272 (16 stat 657, 7/15/70), a bill to settle the claim of the heirs of the late col. William gates of the U.S. Army, being the amount of his share of

On Jul 15, 1870, the House voted 86–69 (S 272). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–65, Democrats 39–4, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
86
No
69
Did not vote
101
Date
Jul 15, 1870

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 65 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 4 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 272 (16 stat 657, 7/15/70), a…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1870,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-472/to-pass-s-272-16-stat-657-7-15 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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