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House roll call 231 · 40th Congress · Feb 24, 1868

To table appeal from decision of the chair that a mere motion to adjourn is dilatory at this time; matter arising during discussion of impeachment.

On Feb 24, 1868, the House voted 125–31. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 120–0, Democrats 3–31, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
125
No
31
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 24, 1868

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 0 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 31 no · 16 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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