To pass the resolution providing that it is believed persons high in office and authority were involved in the assassination of President lincoln and that such

On Jul 8, 1867, the House voted 101–29. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 100–2, Democrats 0–26, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 101
No: 29
Did not vote: 103
Date: Jul 8, 1867

By party

Republicans100 yes · 2 no · 76 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Upson R-MI voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH 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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