To pass H.R. 2943, relating to disapprove of certain acts of the legislativeassembly of montana territory. (p. 970-1)

On Feb 4, 1871, the House voted 103–48 (HR 2943). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–4, Democrats 1–39, Others 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 103
No: 48
Did not vote: 105
Date: Feb 4, 1871

By party

Republicans102 yes · 4 no · 72 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 39 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Logan Holt Roots R-AR voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Henry W. Barry R-MS voted no
Joseph Showalter Smith D-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 2943, relating to disapprove of…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1871,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-540/to-pass-h-r-2943-relating-to-disapprove-of (accessed 2026-10-17).