Though it is unusual for a Speaker to vote, perhaps with an eye towards posterity Colfax directed the clerk to call his name, as a member of the House, and he then cast a vote in favour of the amendment, to much applause.
Though it is unusual for a Speaker to vote, Colfax, perhaps with an eye towards posterity, directed the clerk to call his name after the roll call had been taken. He then cast the final vote in favour of the amendment, to much applause.