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House roll call 299 · 40th Congress · Apr 20, 1868

To pass H. R. 768, (15 stat 223, july 27, 1868), a bill relating to the rights of american citizens in foreign countries.

On Apr 20, 1868, the House voted 107–4 (HR 768). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 92–4, Democrats 16–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
107
No
4
Did not vote
119
Date
Apr 20, 1868

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 4 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 0 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 768, (15 stat 223, july 27…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-299/to-pass-h-r-768-15-stat-223-july (accessed 2026-10-17).