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House roll call 683 · 40th Congress · Mar 1, 1869

To pass a resolution authorizing the clerk, to pay $2,500 each to simon jones, j. Willis menard, and caleb s. Hunt for expenses incurred in contesting right to

On Mar 1, 1869, the House voted 89–66. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 82–35, Democrats 3–30, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
66
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 1, 1869

By party

  • Republicans82 yes · 35 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 30 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no

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 pass a resolution authorizing the clerk…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-683/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-clerk-to-pay (accessed 2026-10-15).

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