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House roll call 480 · 40th Congress · Jul 20, 1868

To pass a resolution providing payment to j. H. Burch, from mississippi, out of the house fund, $2,500 for time spent and expenses incurred in prosecuting his c

On Jul 20, 1868, the House voted 73–75. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 41–73, Democrats 30–1, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
73
No
75
Did not vote
85
Date
Jul 20, 1868

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 73 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 19 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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