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House roll call 136 · 40th Congress · Dec 16, 1867

To amend H. R. 309 by granting increased pay to employees in various departments of government whose pay now does not exceed $2000, and those employees whose an

On Dec 16, 1867, the House voted 73–70 (HR 309). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–59, Democrats 21–10, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
73
No
70
Did not vote
90
Date
Dec 16, 1867

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 59 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 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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