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House roll call 154 · 40th Congress · Jan 7, 1868

To pass H. J. RES. 136, (15 stat 247, feb. 3, 1868) a resolution authorizing the secretary of navy to sell such iron-clads as he deems non-essential to the serv

On Jan 7, 1868, the House voted 89–29 (HJR 136). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 61–26, Democrats 26–3, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
89
No
29
Did not vote
115
Date
Jan 7, 1868

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 26 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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 pass H. J. RES. 136, (15 stat 247, feb…: House Vote, Jan 7, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-154/to-pass-h-j-res-136-15-stat-247 (accessed 2026-10-17).