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House roll call 512 · 40th Congress · Jul 25, 1868

To table a resolution authorizing the committee investigating prisoner treatment to continue during the recess of Congress.

On Jul 25, 1868, the House voted 34–80. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–78, Democrats 16–1, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
34
No
80
Did not vote
119
Date
Jul 25, 1868

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 78 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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 table a resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-512/to-table-a-resolution-authorizing-the-committee-investigating-prisoner (accessed 2026-10-16).

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