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House roll call 149 · 40th Congress · Jan 6, 1868

To table a resolution authorizing general of army to detail officers for service in districts recently in rebellion to guarantee elective franchise is exercised

On Jan 6, 1868, the House voted 28–87. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–86, Democrats 26–1, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
28
No
87
Did not vote
118
Date
Jan 6, 1868

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 86 no · 92 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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