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House roll call 61 · 41st Congress · Apr 8, 1869

To pass H.R. 405 (16 stat 40), a bill to authorize submission of the constitutions of virginia, mississippi, and texas to a vote of the people and authorize the

On Apr 8, 1869, the House voted 125–25 (HRE 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 115–0, Democrats 10–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
125
No
25
Did not vote
105
Date
Apr 8, 1869

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 0 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 26 no · 36 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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