To pass a resolution authorizing the managers on the part of the house, in the matter of the impeachment of the President to sit during the sessions of the hous

On Mar 6, 1868, the House voted 89–25. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 0–24, Others 0–1. 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: 89
No: 25
Did not vote: 119
Date: Mar 6, 1868

By party

Republicans89 yes · 0 no · 89 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 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 pass a resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-259/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-managers-on-the (accessed 2026-10-15).