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House roll call 88 · 40th Congress · Jul 17, 1867

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution authorizing the payment of mileage to members of the 40th Congress.

On Jul 17, 1867, the House voted 45–64. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 40–50, Democrats 5–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
45
No
64
Did not vote
124
Date
Jul 17, 1867

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 50 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 14 no · 31 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 the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-88/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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