To elect a speaker of the House Of Representatives for the 40th Congress, s. Colfax, whig, versus s. Marshall, democrat. Votes for marshall are coded 2, votes

On Mar 4, 1867, the House voted 127–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 123–0, Democrats 31–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 127
No: 0
Did not vote: 76
Date: Mar 4, 1867

By party

Republicans123 yes · 0 no · 55 didn’t vote
Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a speaker of the House Of…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-1/to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives (accessed 2026-10-17).