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House roll call 331 · 40th Congress · May 18, 1868

To suspend the rules and introduce a bill appropriating $7000 out of treasury money for relief of mount vernon association.

On May 18, 1868, the House voted 57–38. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–38, Democrats 24–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
57
No
38
Did not vote
138
Date
May 18, 1868

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 38 no · 108 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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 suspend the rules and introduce a bill…: House Vote, May 18, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-331/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-bill-appropriating (accessed 2026-10-16).

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