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House roll call 668 · 40th Congress · Feb 25, 1869

To amend H. R. 1672 as in committee of the whole by adding the provision that female clerks be paid the same compensation as male clerks when doing like work.

On Feb 25, 1869, the House voted 89–64 (HR 1672). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 57–60, Democrats 31–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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

89

No

64

Did not vote

80

Date

Feb 25, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.