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House roll call 167 · 40th Congress · Jan 15, 1868

To obtain opinion of house as to whether MR. Wood should be permitted to continue in face of objection by other member to the effect that he make apology for US

On Jan 15, 1868, the House voted 40–108 (HR 439). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–107, Democrats 38–0, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
40
No
108
Did not vote
84
Date
Jan 15, 1868

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 107 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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