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House roll call 635 · 40th Congress · Feb 19, 1869

To amend H. R. 1803, a bill making appropriations for the support of the army for fiscal 1870, by reducing the appropriations for arsenal and armory at rock isl

On Feb 19, 1869, the House voted 79–91 (HR 1803). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 53–85, Democrats 24–6, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
79
No
91
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 19, 1869

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 85 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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 amend H. R. 1803, a bill making…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-635/to-amend-h-r-1803-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).