To pass H. J. RES. 98, a resolution agreeing to add the 14th amendment to the constitution of the United States.

On Jul 21, 1868, the House voted 127–33 (HJR 98). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–0, Democrats 0–32, 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: 127
No: 33
Did not vote: 73
Date: Jul 21, 1868

By party

Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 53 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 18 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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