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House roll call 216 · 40th Congress · Feb 17, 1868

To pass a resolution providing for payment out of the contingency fund of the house to g. G. Symes, samuel e. Smith, john brown, and thomas birch each the sum o

On Feb 17, 1868, the House voted 35–90. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–78, Democrats 13–10, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
35
No
90
Did not vote
108
Date
Feb 17, 1868

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 78 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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 pass a resolution providing for payment…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-216/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-payment-out-of (accessed 2026-10-17).