To pass S. 475, (15 stat 61, 5/28/1868), a bill extending the charter of washington city, regulating the elections of officers, and for other purposes.

On May 11, 1868, the House voted 92–27 (S 475). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–0, Democrats 0–26, 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: 92
No: 27
Did not vote: 114
Date: May 11, 1868

By party

Republicans91 yes · 0 no · 87 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 24 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 pass S. 475, (15 stat 61, 5/28/1868), a…: House Vote, May 11, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-314/to-pass-s-475-15-stat-61-5-28 (accessed 2026-10-16).