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House roll call 589 · 40th Congress · Feb 4, 1869

To amend H. R. 1738, a bill making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with

On Feb 4, 1869, the House voted 81–84 (HR 1738). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–79, Democrats 33–2, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
81
No
84
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 4, 1869

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 79 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 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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