To suspend the rules and consider S. 163.

On Jan 13, 1868, the House voted 114–38 (S 163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–0, Democrats 0–38, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 114
No: 38
Did not vote: 81
Date: Jan 13, 1868

By party

Republicans113 yes · 0 no · 65 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

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 suspend the rules and consider S. 163.: House Vote, Jan 13, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-160/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-163 (accessed 2026-10-16).