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House roll call 492 · 40th Congress · Jul 21, 1868

To amend S. 207 by making the refunding of 40 year bonds payable in coin at 3.65 per cent per annum, payable semiannually.

On Jul 21, 1868, the House voted 74–61 (S 207). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–51, Democrats 21–9, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
74
No
61
Did not vote
98
Date
Jul 21, 1868

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 51 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 9 no · 20 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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