To suspend the rules and consider S. 475, (15 stat 61, 5/28/1868), a bill extending the charter of washington city, regulating the election of officers, and for

On May 11, 1868, the House voted 89–27 (S 475). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 0–27. 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: 89
No: 27
Did not vote: 117
Date: May 11, 1868

By party

Republicans89 yes · 0 no · 89 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 23 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 suspend the rules and consider S. 475…: House Vote, May 11, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-313/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-475-15 (accessed 2026-10-17).