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House roll call 646 · 40th Congress · Feb 20, 1869

To amend S. J. RES. 8 by prohibiting the right of any state to deny citizens of the United States from holding office or voting, on account of race, color, nati

On Feb 20, 1869, the House voted 92–71 (SJR 8). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–64, Democrats 24–4, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 68 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
92
No
71
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 20, 1869

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 64 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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