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House roll call 144 · 40th Congress · Dec 20, 1867

To postpone until january 14 consideration of H. R. 267, a bill declaring forfeited to United States certain lands granted to aid in construction of railroads i

On Dec 20, 1867, the House voted 83–16 (HR 267). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–1, Democrats 12–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
83
No
16
Did not vote
134
Date
Dec 20, 1867

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 1 no · 107 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 postpone until january 14 consideration…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-144/to-postpone-until-january-14-consideration-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).