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House roll call 76 · 40th Congress · Jul 12, 1867

To suspend rules and consider a resolution regarding lands granted to aid in construction of southern railroads; declaring forfeited to United States all lands

On Jul 12, 1867, the House voted 98–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–4, Democrats 0–29, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
98
No
34
Did not vote
101
Date
Jul 12, 1867

By party

  • Republicans98 yes · 4 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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 suspend rules and consider a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-76/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-regarding-lands (accessed 2026-10-14).

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