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House roll call 354 · 40th Congress · May 28, 1868

To dispense with further proceedings relative to call of house, motion made during consideration of resolution concerning guard rooms at the capitol.

On May 28, 1868, the House voted 38–54. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–49, Democrats 12–4, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
38
No
54
Did not vote
141
Date
May 28, 1868

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 49 no · 105 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 4 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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 dispense with further proceedings…: House Vote, May 28, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-354/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-relative-to-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).