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House roll call 168 · 40th Congress · Jan 15, 1868

To table a resolution declaring that ferdinand wood, a member of this house from new york, having used in debate the following words, 'a monstrosity, a measure

On Jan 15, 1868, the House voted 38–116. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–114, Democrats 37–0, Others 1–2. 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
38
No
116
Did not vote
79
Date
Jan 15, 1868

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 114 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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

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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution declaring that…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-168/to-table-a-resolution-declaring-that-ferdinand-wood-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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