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House roll call 597 · 40th Congress · Feb 9, 1869

To table H. R. 621, a bill authorizing the building of a military and postal railway form washington, d. C. To the city of new york.

On Feb 9, 1869, the House voted 60–103 (HR 621). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–103, Democrats 37–3, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
60
No
103
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 9, 1869

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 103 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H. R. 621, a bill authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-597/to-table-h-r-621-a-bill-authorizing-the (accessed 2026-10-17).