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House roll call 191 · 40th Congress · Jan 27, 1868

To adjourn, motion made during debate on resolution re. Obstruction of laws.

On Jan 27, 1868, the House voted 34–88. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–87, Democrats 29–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
34
No
88
Did not vote
111
Date
Jan 27, 1868

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 87 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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