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House roll call 155 · 40th Congress · Jan 7, 1868

To pass S. J. RES. 80, (15 stat 245, jan. 11, 1868) a resolution authorizing the secretary of interior to suspend for a period of 40 days all work upon the jail

On Jan 7, 1868, the House voted 85–31 (SJR 80). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–5, Democrats 1–26, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
85
No
31
Did not vote
117
Date
Jan 7, 1868

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 5 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 26 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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 pass S. J. RES. 80, (15 stat 245, jan…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-155/to-pass-s-j-res-80-15-stat-245 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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