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House roll call 271 · 40th Congress · Mar 16, 1868

To table a resolution concerning the suspension of rules.

On Mar 16, 1868, the House voted 31–100. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–100, Democrats 30–0, Others 1–1. 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
31
No
100
Did not vote
101
Date
Mar 16, 1868

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 100 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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 table a resolution concerning the…: House Vote, Mar 16, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-271/to-table-a-resolution-concerning-the-suspension-of-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).

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