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House roll call 706 · 40th Congress · Mar 3, 1869

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of conference report on H. R. 1808, 3/3/1869, a bill appropriating for the service of the post office department fo

On Mar 3, 1869, the House voted 17–120. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–108, Democrats 17–8, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
17
No
120
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 3, 1869

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 108 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 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 adjourn, motion made during consideration…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-706/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-conference-report (accessed 2026-10-17).

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