To table a resolution concerning the death of ex- President buchanan, declaring that regardless of diversities of opinion, the house cordially unite in honoring

On Jun 3, 1868, the House voted 74–46. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–15, Democrats 0–29, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 74
No: 46
Did not vote: 113
Date: Jun 3, 1868

By party

Republicans73 yes · 15 no · 90 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Higby R-CA voted no
Ebon Clark Ingersoll R-IL voted no
Benjamin Franklin Butler R-MA voted no
Francis Thomas R-MD voted no
Delos Rodeyn Ashley R-NV voted no
John Augustus Griswold R-NY voted no
Tobias Avery Plants R-OH voted no
Caleb Newbold Taylor R-PA voted no
William Henry Koontz R-PA voted no
Glenni William Scofield R-PA voted no
James Kennedy Moorhead R-PA voted no
George Van Eman Lawrence R-PA voted no
Worthington Curtis Smith R-VT voted no
Philetus Sawyer R-WI voted no
Chester Dorman Hubbard R-WV voted no

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 table a resolution concerning the death…: House Vote, Jun 3, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-374/to-table-a-resolution-concerning-the-death-of-ex (accessed 2026-10-17).