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House roll call 97 · 40th Congress · Nov 21, 1867

To pass the resolution relating to members of the house from tennessee; refusing a seat while investigation is in progress, amended as follows: striking out al

On Nov 21, 1867, the House voted 117–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–1, Democrats 2–26, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
117
No
28
Did not vote
88
Date
Nov 21, 1867

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 1 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 26 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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 pass the resolution relating to members…: House Vote, Nov 21, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-97/to-pass-the-resolution-relating-to-members-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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