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House roll call 547 · 40th Congress · Jan 7, 1869

To amend H. R. 967, a bill providing for the removal of the remains of honorable w. T. Coggeshall, late minister of the United States at ecuador, to the united

On Jan 7, 1869, the House voted 72–65 (HR 967). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 66–44, Democrats 4–20, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
72
No
65
Did not vote
96
Date
Jan 7, 1869

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 44 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 20 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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