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House roll call 611 · 40th Congress · Feb 15, 1869

To table a resolution directing the clerk of this house to pay to john d. Young, out of the contingent fund of the house $2,509 for his expenses in prosecuting

On Feb 15, 1869, the House voted 55–100. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 54–63, Democrats 0–35, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 54 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
55
No
100
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 15, 1869

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 63 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution directing the clerk of…: House Vote, Feb 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-611/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-clerk-of-this (accessed 2026-10-17).