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House roll call 711 · 40th Congress · Mar 3, 1869

To suspend the rules and consider the resolution directing the clerk of the house to pay representatives and delegates the mileage now allowed themby law for TH

On Mar 3, 1869, the House voted 20–108. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–85, Democrats 6–19, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
108
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 3, 1869

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 85 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 19 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 suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-711/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-resolution-directing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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