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House roll call 588 · 40th Congress · Feb 4, 1869

To pass a resolution providing that f. Scannell be arrested and put in custody of the sergeant-at-arms of the house for refusal to answer questions on the alleg

On Feb 4, 1869, the House voted 134–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 126–0, Democrats 5–26, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
134
No
26
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 4, 1869

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 0 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 26 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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