To pass H.J. RES. 73, a bill relating to the cherokee neutral lands in the state of kan. And late treaties respecting the same. (p. 506-1)

On Apr 5, 1869, the House voted 100–35 (HJR 73). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–5, Democrats 5–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 100
No: 35
Did not vote: 121
Date: Apr 5, 1869

By party

Republicans95 yes · 5 no · 78 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 30 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thompson Ware Mcneely D-IL voted yes
John Breese Hay R-IL voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted yes
John McConnell Rice D-KY voted yes
Samuel Plummer Morrill R-ME voted no
Eugene McLanahan Wilson D-MN voted yes
Israel George Lash R-NC voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Daniel Myers Van Auken D-PA voted yes
Horace Maynard R-TN 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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