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House roll call 17 · 40th Congress · Mar 12, 1867

To pass H.J.RES. 8, (15 stat 353, mar. 30, 1867) a resolution directing the secretary of interior to suspend execution of a law passed by the 39th Congress for

On Mar 12, 1867, the House voted 107–27 (HJR 8). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–11, Democrats 13–14, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
107
No
27
Did not vote
99
Date
Mar 12, 1867

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 11 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 14 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J.RES. 8, (15 stat 353, mar. 30…: House Vote, Mar 12, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-17/to-pass-h-j-res-8-15-stat-353 (accessed 2026-10-17).