To pass S. 453, over the veto of the President. S. 453 (14 stat 430, 3/2/1867), is a bill regulating the tenure of certain civil offices. (p. 1739-1)

On Mar 2, 1867, the House voted 134–37 (S 453). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–0, Democrats 0–34, Others 9–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 134
No: 37
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 2, 1867

By party

Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 3 no · 7 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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