To pass H. R. 907, a bill providing for the sale of certain lands and lots on the sea islands of beaufort district south carolina, and for other proposes.

On Mar 10, 1868, the House voted 75–34 (HR 907). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 74–5, Democrats 0–29, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 75
No: 34
Did not vote: 124
Date: Mar 10, 1868

By party

Republicans74 yes · 5 no · 99 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Farnsworth R-IL voted no
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted no
Austin Blair R-MI voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
George Van Eman Lawrence R-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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