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House roll call 613 · 40th Congress · Feb 15, 1869

To table a resolution directing the discharge from custody of the sergeant-at-arms of the house f. Scannel, a recusant witness who refused to disclose evidence

On Feb 15, 1869, the House voted 103–38. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–3, Democrats 0–33, Others 2–2. 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
103
No
38
Did not vote
92
Date
Feb 15, 1869

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 3 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution directing the…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-613/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-discharge-from-custody (accessed 2026-10-15).

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