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House roll call 406 · 40th Congress · Jun 16, 1868

To table a motion asking the Senate to return H. J. RES. 291, giving additional pay to certain employees of the civil service of the government at washington.

On Jun 16, 1868, the House voted 52–77 (HJR 291). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–73, Democrats 23–3, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
52
No
77
Did not vote
104
Date
Jun 16, 1868

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 73 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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