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House roll call 57 · 41st Congress · Apr 7, 1869

To table a resolution to authorize the following committees to employ clerks during the present Congress at $4.80 per day-- banking and currency, pacific railr

On Apr 7, 1869, the House voted 39–90. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–77, Democrats 27–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
39
No
90
Did not vote
127
Date
Apr 7, 1869

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 77 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 13 no · 32 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 table a resolution to authorize the…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-57/to-table-a-resolution-to-authorize-the-following-committees (accessed 2026-10-17).