To order engrossment and third reading of H. J. RES. 402.

On Jan 30, 1869, the House voted 144–45 (HJR 402). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 143–6, Democrats 0–38, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 144
No: 45
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jan 30, 1869

By party

Republicans143 yes · 6 no · 29 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Jehu Baker R-IL voted no
John Thomas Wilson R-OH voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
Isaac Roberts Hawkins R-TN voted no
Daniel Haymond Polsley R-WV voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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