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House roll call 605 · 40th Congress · Feb 12, 1869

To table an appeal, thereby sustaining the chair's decision regarding the question of privilege, said decision holding that the amendment in the nature of a sub

On Feb 12, 1869, the House voted 131–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–17, Democrats 6–20, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
131
No
40
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 12, 1869

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 17 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 20 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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 an appeal, thereby sustaining the…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-605/to-table-an-appeal-thereby-sustaining-the-chairs-decision (accessed 2026-10-17).