To order the main question on S. 213, (15 stat 44, mar. 27, 1868), an act amending the judiciary act by "giving the right of appeal to the supreme court to pers

On Mar 27, 1868, the House voted 111–34 (S 213). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–0, Democrats 0–39, 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: 111
No: 34
Did not vote: 79
Date: Mar 27, 1868

By party

Republicans113 yes · 0 no · 65 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 39 no · 11 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 order the main question on S. 213, (15…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-289/to-order-the-main-question-on-s-213-15 (accessed 2026-10-17).