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House roll call 308 · 40th Congress · May 8, 1868

To pass H. R. 1039, (15 stat 72, june 22, 1868), a bill admitting the state of arkansas to representation in Congress.

On May 8, 1868, the House voted 109–32 (HR 1039). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–4, Democrats 0–26, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
109
No
32
Did not vote
92
Date
May 8, 1868

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 4 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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 pass H. R. 1039, (15 stat 72, june 22…: House Vote, May 8, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-308/to-pass-h-r-1039-15-stat-72-june (accessed 2026-10-17).

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