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Senate roll call 607 · 40th Congress · Feb 2, 1869

To amend in nature of a substitute an amendment to the bill H.R. 1570, so as to compel the judges to reside at the places where the courts are to be held as pro

On Feb 2, 1869, the Senate voted 41–12 (HR 1570). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–4, Democrats 1–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

41

No

12

Did not vote

16

Date

Feb 2, 1869

From Voteview roll call records.