To table a resolution providing that the sentiment of this house accords with the opinion expressed with the message of the pres. Of the U.S. That a renewal of

On Dec 13, 1869, the House voted 43–129. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–127, Democrats 40–2. 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: 43
No: 129
Did not vote: 84
Date: Dec 13, 1869

By party

Republicans3 yes · 127 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Peter Myndert Dox D-AL voted no
John Breese Hay R-IL voted yes
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted yes
George Woodward Greene D-NY voted no
James January Winans R-OH voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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