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House roll call 11 · 40th Congress · Mar 8, 1867

To refer a resolution extending sympathy to ireland to the committee on foreign affairs.

On Mar 8, 1867, the House voted 97–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–10, Democrats 0–29, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
97
No
40
Did not vote
96
Date
Mar 8, 1867

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 10 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 refer a resolution extending sympathy to…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-11/to-refer-a-resolution-extending-sympathy-to-ireland-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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