To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that persons called before committee of managers of the house should not be required to produce or give

On Jun 1, 1868, the House voted 27–95. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–94, Democrats 25–0, Others 2–1. 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: 27
No: 95
Did not vote: 111
Date: Jun 1, 1868

By party

Republicans0 yes · 94 no · 84 didn’t vote
Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-371/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).