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House roll call 359 · 40th Congress · May 28, 1868

To permit the members arrested by sergeant-at-arms to take their seats in the house, matter arising in conjunction with consideration of resolution concerning g

On May 28, 1868, the House voted 100–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 79–0, Democrats 18–2, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
100
No
2
Did not vote
131
Date
May 28, 1868

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 0 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 2 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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 permit the members arrested by…: House Vote, May 28, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-359/to-permit-the-members-arrested-by-sergeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).

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