To consider a question of privilege on a resolution appointing a committee of seven to investigate the motives and purposes of a letter written by several membe

On May 16, 1868, the House voted 28–82. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–82, Democrats 26–0, Others 2–0. 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: 28
No: 82
Did not vote: 123
Date: May 16, 1868

By party

Republicans0 yes · 82 no · 96 didn’t vote
Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 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 consider a question of privilege on a…: House Vote, May 16, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-324/to-consider-a-question-of-privilege-on-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).