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House roll call 57 · 41st Congress · Apr 7, 1869

To table a resolution to authorize the following committees to employ clerks during the present Congress at $4.80 per day-- banking and currency, pacific railr

On Apr 7, 1869, the House voted 39–90. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–77, Democrats 27–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

39

No

90

Did not vote

127

Date

Apr 7, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.