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House roll call 178 · 40th Congress · Jan 21, 1868

To table H. R. 288, a bill providing for a marshal for the district of columbia.

On Jan 21, 1868, the House voted 86–60 (HR 288). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–60, Democrats 36–0, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
86
No
60
Did not vote
87
Date
Jan 21, 1868

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 60 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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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