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House roll call 579 · 40th Congress · Feb 1, 1869

To table a resolution authorizing the select committee on election frauds in the state of new york to employ such additional clerical force as in their judgemen

On Feb 1, 1869, the House voted 35–121. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–118, Democrats 31–0, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
35
No
121
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 1, 1869

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 118 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 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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