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House roll call 39 · 41st Congress · Mar 25, 1869

To refer H.R. 3 (16 stat 6, 4/5/69), a bill to repeal an act regulating the tenure of certain civil offices, and a Senate amendment thereto, to the judiciary co

On Mar 25, 1869, the House voted 94–79 (HRE 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–69, Democrats 43–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
94
No
79
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 25, 1869

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 69 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 19 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 refer H.R. 3 (16 stat 6, 4/5/69), a bill…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-39/to-refer-h-r-3-16-stat-6-4 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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