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House roll call 591 · 40th Congress · Feb 8, 1869

To refer to judiciary committee H. R. 1886, a bill fixing the time for the election of representatives in Congress, to amend the naturalization laws, and to det

On Feb 8, 1869, the House voted 49–120 (HR 1886). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–117, Democrats 36–1, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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
49
No
120
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 8, 1869

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 117 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to judiciary committee H. R. 1886…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-591/to-refer-to-judiciary-committee-h-r-1886-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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