To pass a resolution providing that the speaker of the house again propose to c.BW. Wooley the questions contained in the resolution this day adopted, and that

On May 26, 1868, the House voted 95–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–0, Democrats 0–27, Others 0–1. 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: 95
No: 28
Did not vote: 110
Date: May 26, 1868

By party

Republicans95 yes · 0 no · 83 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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 a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, May 26, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-342/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-speaker-of (accessed 2026-10-16).