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House roll call 638 · 40th Congress · Feb 19, 1869

To decide whether to receive a resolution ordering the sergeant-at-arms of house to arrest and bring before house john h. Bell and david w. Reeve of orange coun

On Feb 19, 1869, the House voted 120–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–1, Democrats 1–32. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

120

No

33

Did not vote

80

Date

Feb 19, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.