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House roll call 205 · 40th Congress · Feb 5, 1868

To pass S. J. RES. 99, (15 stat 248, feb. 22, 1868) a resolution authorizing the secretary of war to employ counsel in certain cases; authorizing employment of

On Feb 5, 1868, the House voted 115–37 (SJR 99). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–1, Democrats 0–36, Others 2–0. 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
115
No
37
Did not vote
81
Date
Feb 5, 1868

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 1 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 14 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 S. J. RES. 99, (15 stat 248, feb…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-205/to-pass-s-j-res-99-15-stat-248 (accessed 2026-10-17).