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House roll call 285 · 40th Congress · Mar 26, 1868

To order a call of the house, during consideration of H. J. RES. 168, a bill to regulate the tariff for freight and passengers on the union and central pacific

On Mar 26, 1868, the House voted 45–85. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–76, Democrats 17–8, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
45
No
85
Did not vote
103
Date
Mar 26, 1868

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 76 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 8 no · 25 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house, during…: House Vote, Mar 26, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-285/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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