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House roll call 139 · 40th Congress · Dec 17, 1867

To table amendment to H. R. 126, a bill changing time for holding meeting of stockholders of union pacific railroad company; the amendment orders that on the el

On Dec 17, 1867, the House voted 44–97 (HR 126). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–86, Democrats 20–9, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
44
No
97
Did not vote
92
Date
Dec 17, 1867

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 86 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amendment to H. R. 126, a bill…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-139/to-table-amendment-to-h-r-126-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).

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