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House roll call 243 · 40th Congress · Feb 29, 1868

To pass H. J. RES 219, (15 stat 463), authorizing the secretary of treasury to credit and allow to george w. Lane, superintendent of the United States mint bran

On Feb 29, 1868, the House voted 82–57 (HJR 219). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–53, Democrats 30–4, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
82
No
57
Did not vote
94
Date
Feb 29, 1868

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 53 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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 219, (15 stat 463)…: House Vote, Feb 29, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-243/to-pass-h-j-res-219-15-stat-463 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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