To pass a resolution amending the rules of the house by adding a new rule so that pending a motion to suspend the rules, the speaker may entertain one motion TH

On Feb 25, 1868, the House voted 105–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–0, Democrats 0–35, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 40th Congress (1867–1868), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 105
No: 37
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 25, 1868

By party

Republicans104 yes · 0 no · 74 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 a resolution amending the rules of…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-237/to-pass-a-resolution-amending-the-rules-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).