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House roll call 609 · 40th Congress · Feb 13, 1869

To table H. J. RES. 452, a resolution directing that there be paid to leonard purce $11,843.89 in gold for expenditures out of his private funds while united ST

On Feb 13, 1869, the House voted 36–108 (HJR 452). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–102, Democrats 20–5, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
36
No
108
Did not vote
89
Date
Feb 13, 1869

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 102 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H. J. RES. 452, a resolution…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-609/to-table-h-j-res-452-a-resolution-directing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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