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House roll call 714 · 40th Congress · Mar 3, 1869

To recess, motion made during consideration of instructions to committee on public buildings and grounds regarding the washington family relics resolution.

On Mar 3, 1869, the House voted 56–73. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–66, Democrats 25–4, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
56
No
73
Did not vote
104
Date
Mar 3, 1869

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 66 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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 recess, motion made during consideration…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-714/to-recess-motion-made-during-consideration-of-instructions-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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