To suspend the rules and consider the first resolution instituting investigation of treatment by confederate authorities of union officers, soldiers and citizen

On Jul 10, 1867, the House voted 79–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 79–9, Democrats 0–27, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 79
No: 37
Did not vote: 117
Date: Jul 10, 1867

By party

Republicans79 yes · 9 no · 90 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Price R-IA voted no
Fernando Cortez Beaman R-MI voted no
John Fletcher Driggs R-MI voted no
John Augustus Griswold R-NY voted no
James Madison Marvin R-NY voted no
Dennis Mccarthy R-NY voted no
John Armor Bingham R-OH voted no
Rufus Paine Spalding R-OH voted no
Thomas Allen Jenckes R-RI 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 suspend the rules and consider the first…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-68/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-first-resolution (accessed 2026-10-14).