To table S. 281 (16 stat 59, 12/22/69), a bill to promote the reconstruction of the state of georgia. (p. 243-2)

On Dec 20, 1869, the House voted 48–120 (S 281). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–120, Democrats 48–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 48
No: 120
Did not vote: 88
Date: Dec 20, 1869

By party

Republicans0 yes · 120 no · 58 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 table S. 281 (16 stat 59, 12/22/69), a…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-95/to-table-s-281-16-stat-59-12-22 (accessed 2026-10-16).