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House roll call 211 · 40th Congress · Feb 10, 1868

To pass H. J. RES. 201, (15 stat 258, july 20, 1868) a resolution providing for the construction and maintenance of a bridge over the mississippi river at rhode

On Feb 10, 1868, the House voted 85–45 (HJR 201). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–33, Democrats 10–11, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
85
No
45
Did not vote
103
Date
Feb 10, 1868

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 33 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 pass H. J. RES. 201, (15 stat 258, july…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-211/to-pass-h-j-res-201-15-stat-258 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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