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House roll call 627 · 40th Congress · Feb 18, 1869

To amend S. 440 by providing as substitute for sections two and four authorization for the comptroller of currency, under direction of the secretary of treasury

On Feb 18, 1869, the House voted 74–99 (S 440). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 49–87, Democrats 23–11, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
74
No
99
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 18, 1869

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 87 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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 amend S. 440 by providing as substitute…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-627/to-amend-s-440-by-providing-as-substitute-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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