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House roll call 83 · 40th Congress · Jul 13, 1867

To recess until 5 o'clock, motion made during consideration of a resolution fixing the time for adjournment and reassembling of Congress.

On Jul 13, 1867, the House voted 46–53. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–45, Democrats 10–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
46
No
53
Did not vote
134
Date
Jul 13, 1867

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 45 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 7 no · 33 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 recess until 5 o'clock, motion made…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-83/to-recess-until-5-oclock-motion-made-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).

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