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House roll call 79 · 40th Congress · Jul 12, 1867

To call roll of house motion made during consideration of H. J. RES. 70, a resolution explaining the concluding proviso of section 10, chapter 67 of laws of 39t

On Jul 12, 1867, the House voted 39–59. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 31–56, Democrats 7–3, Others 1–0. 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
39
No
59
Did not vote
135
Date
Jul 12, 1867

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 56 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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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