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House roll call 656 · 40th Congress · Feb 23, 1869

To pass H. R. 2002.

On Feb 23, 1869, the House voted 89–54 (HR 2002). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 88–22, Democrats 1–30, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
89
No
54
Did not vote
90
Date
Feb 23, 1869

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 22 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 30 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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