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House roll call 212 · 40th Congress · Feb 13, 1868

To pass a resolution (in nature of substitute) dealing with a contested election from the second district of kentucky; smith versus brown; res: that john young

On Feb 13, 1868, the House voted 43–108. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–108, Democrats 39–0, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
43
No
108
Did not vote
82
Date
Feb 13, 1868

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 108 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 11 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 a resolution (in nature of…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-212/to-pass-a-resolution-in-nature-of-substitute-dealing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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