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House roll call 535 · 41st Congress · Feb 1, 1871

To pass S. 218 (16 stat 412, 2/15/71), prescribing an oath of office to be taken by persons who participated in the late war of the rebellion but who are not di

On Feb 1, 1871, the House voted 118–90 (S 218). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 55–90, Democrats 59–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
118
No
90
Did not vote
48
Date
Feb 1, 1871

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 90 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 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. 218 (16 stat 412, 2/15/71)…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-535/to-pass-s-218-16-stat-412-2-15 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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