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House roll call 566 · 40th Congress · Jan 25, 1869

To table S. 570, a bill providing for a grant of lands, granting the right of way over the public lands to the denver pacific railway and telegraph company and

On Jan 25, 1869, the House voted 86–92 (SR 570). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 67–80, Democrats 17–12, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
92
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 25, 1869

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 80 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no

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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