To reconsider the vote by which the main question was ordered on a resolution instructing the committee on foreign affairs to inquire into the propriety and exp

On Dec 12, 1867, the House voted 86–52. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–15, Democrats 0–35, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 86
No: 52
Did not vote: 95
Date: Dec 12, 1867

By party

Republicans86 yes · 15 no · 77 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Henry Pelham Holmes Bromwell R-IL voted no
John Peter Cleaver Shanks R-IN voted no
Carman Adam Newcomb R-MO voted no
Joseph Washington Mcclurg R-MO voted no
Benjamin Franklin Loan R-MO voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
Alexander Hamilton Bailey R-NY voted no
Hamilton Ward R-NY voted no
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
Horace Maynard R-TN voted no
James Mullins R-TN voted no
John Trimble R-TN voted no
Samuel Mayes Arnell R-TN voted no
David Alexander Nunn R-TN voted no

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 reconsider the vote by which the main…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-128/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-main-question (accessed 2026-10-17).