To table the preamble and resolution stating that whereas acts of Congress, provide for no denial of elective franchise in any part of the territories of the u.

On Jan 27, 1868, the House voted 37–122. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–120, Democrats 36–0, 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: 37
No: 122
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jan 27, 1868

By party

Republicans0 yes · 120 no · 58 didn’t vote
Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 14 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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