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House roll call 6 · 41st Congress · Mar 9, 1869

To elect a chaplain of the house; rev. John g. Butler (coded "1"), rev. John chambers (coded "2"), rev. Tilman jackson (coded "5"), rev. James mckinney "coded "

On Mar 9, 1869, the House voted 112–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 111–0, Democrats 17–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

112

No

14

Did not vote

98

Date

Mar 9, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.