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House roll call 305 · 40th Congress · May 6, 1868

To consider a question of privilege on a resolution amending article ten of the impeachment report, censuring President johnson for utterances, declarations and

On May 6, 1868, the House voted 29–106. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–106, Democrats 26–0, Others 3–0. 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
29
No
106
Did not vote
98
Date
May 6, 1868

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 106 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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 consider a question of privilege on a…: House Vote, May 6, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-305/to-consider-a-question-of-privilege-on-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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