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House roll call 18 · 40th Congress · Mar 15, 1867

To postpone further consideration of a resolution directing that the committee on military affairs be appointed and authorized to sit during the recess for the

On Mar 15, 1867, the House voted 69–56. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–55, Democrats 26–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
69
No
56
Did not vote
108
Date
Mar 15, 1867

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 55 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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 postpone further consideration of a…: House Vote, Mar 15, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-18/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-a-resolution-directing-that (accessed 2026-10-17).