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House roll call 20 · 40th Congress · Mar 18, 1867

To table a resolution providing that all books and public documents except the congressional globe, of which extra copies have been ordered printed for distribu

On Mar 18, 1867, the House voted 46–69. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 43–47, Democrats 3–21, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 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
46
No
69
Did not vote
118
Date
Mar 18, 1867

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 47 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 table a resolution providing that all…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-20/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-all-books-and (accessed 2026-10-17).