To pass a resolution authorizing the committee on the impeachment of andrew johnson and the committee on reconstruction to sit during sessions of this house.

On Feb 25, 1868, the House voted 105–36. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–0, Democrats 0–36, Others 3–0. 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: 36
Did not vote: 92
Date: Feb 25, 1868

By party

Republicans102 yes · 0 no · 76 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 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 authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-241/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-committee-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).