To table a motion to reconsider vote by which MR. Butler was allowed to continue in order during consideration of the case of c. W. Wooley, a recusant witness.

On May 29, 1868, the House voted 101–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–0, Democrats 0–31, Others 0–3. 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: 101
No: 34
Did not vote: 98
Date: May 29, 1868

By party

Republicans101 yes · 0 no · 77 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 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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