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House roll call 689 · 40th Congress · Mar 2, 1869

To amend an amendment to H. R. 2007, said new amendment reducing the amount paid to contestants j. B. Young, j. A. Wimpy, j. H. Christie, and j. A. Birch to $1,

On Mar 2, 1869, the House voted 81–67 (HR 2007). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 79–31, Democrats 2–34, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
81
No
67
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 2, 1869

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 31 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 34 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 an amendment to H. R. 2007, said…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-689/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-2007-said (accessed 2026-10-17).