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House roll call 701 · 40th Congress · Mar 3, 1869

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On Mar 3, 1869, the House voted 55–57. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 47–47, Democrats 7–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
57
Did not vote
121
Date
Mar 3, 1869

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 47 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 10 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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 order call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-701/to-order-call-of-the-house-motion-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).