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House roll call 23 · 40th Congress · Mar 18, 1867

To pass S. J. RES. 26, (15 stat 21, 3/22/1867) a resolution providing for the necessary surveys for a ship canal between lake erie and lake ontario for military

On Mar 18, 1867, the House voted 83–24 (SJR 26). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 76–9, Democrats 6–14, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
83
No
24
Did not vote
126
Date
Mar 18, 1867

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 9 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 14 no · 30 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 pass S. J. RES. 26, (15 stat 21…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1867,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-23/to-pass-s-j-res-26-15-stat-21 (accessed 2026-10-17).