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House roll call 584 · 41st Congress · Feb 21, 1871

To pass a house resolution to pay $5,000 to james shields out of contingent fund of the house for time spent and expenses incurred in contesting the right of ro

On Feb 21, 1871, the House voted 108–53. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–53, Democrats 53–0, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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

108

No

53

Did not vote

95

Date

Feb 21, 1871

From Voteview roll call records.