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House roll call 716 · 40th Congress · Mar 3, 1869

To suspend rules and consider S. 845, a resolution providing for the relief of abbott q. Ross, paying $5,000 for past and future use in United States navy for h

On Mar 3, 1869, the House voted 122–55 (S 845). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–51, Democrats 39–2, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
122
No
55
Did not vote
56
Date
Mar 3, 1869

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 51 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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 rules and consider S. 845, a…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-716/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-s-845-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).

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