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House roll call 117 · 40th Congress · Dec 7, 1867

To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on impeachment of President resolution.

On Dec 7, 1867, the House voted 46–98. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 46–59, Democrats 0–37, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
98
Did not vote
89
Date
Dec 7, 1867

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 59 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-117/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).