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House roll call 494 · 40th Congress · Jul 21, 1868

To amend S. 207 by striking out the third section of bill the payment in coin under any contract especially requiring sance, provided that this shall not apply

On Jul 21, 1868, the House voted 86–49 (S 207). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–30, Democrats 11–17, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
86
No
49
Did not vote
98
Date
Jul 21, 1868

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 30 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 17 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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