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House roll call 286 · 40th Congress · Mar 26, 1868

To order the previous question on H. J. RES. 168.

On Mar 26, 1868, the House voted 73–54 (HJR 168). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 64–35, Democrats 9–19, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
73
No
54
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 26, 1868

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 35 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 19 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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 order the previous question on H. J. RES…: House Vote, Mar 26, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-286/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).