To suspend rules and pass H.R. 2995 and an amendment thereto to pay pensions during fiscal 1870 to certain soldiers and sailors of the war of 1812, and to their

On Feb 22, 1871, the House voted 100–44 (HR 2995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–1, Democrats 0–42, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 44
Did not vote: 110
Date: Feb 22, 1871

By party

Republicans101 yes · 1 no · 76 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 42 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Beatty R-OH 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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