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House roll call 276 · 40th Congress · Mar 19, 1868

To pass H. R. 598, (15 stat 83, july 6, 1868) a bill continuing the bureau for the relief of freedmans and refugees, and for other purposes.

On Mar 19, 1868, the House voted 97–38 (HR 598). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 97–3, Democrats 0–35, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
97
No
38
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 19, 1868

By party

  • Republicans97 yes · 3 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 15 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. R. 598, (15 stat 83, july 6…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-276/to-pass-h-r-598-15-stat-83-july (accessed 2026-10-17).

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