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House roll call 475 · 40th Congress · Jul 16, 1868

To recess, motion made during consideration of H. R. 1211, a bill increasing the revenue from duties on imports and tending to equalize exports and imports.

On Jul 16, 1868, the House voted 66–64. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–59, Democrats 23–4, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
66
No
64
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 16, 1868

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 59 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 4 no · 23 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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