To suspend the rules for the purpose of offering a resolution returning to the representatives from new jersey the resolution of the new jersey state legislatur

On Mar 30, 1868, the House voted 80–17 (HR 43). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 80–0, Democrats 0–16, Others 0–1. 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: 80
No: 17
Did not vote: 136
Date: Mar 30, 1868

By party

Republicans80 yes · 0 no · 98 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 16 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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 suspend the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, Mar 30, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-295/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-offering (accessed 2026-10-17).