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House roll call 355 · 40th Congress · May 28, 1868

To sustain a point of order deciding on a motion that MR. Marshall of illinois be excused on account of indisposition, motion made during consideration of the r

On May 28, 1868, the House voted 82–17. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–0, Democrats 1–16, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
82
No
17
Did not vote
134
Date
May 28, 1868

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 0 no · 100 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 16 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 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 sustain a point of order deciding on a…: House Vote, May 28, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-355/to-sustain-a-point-of-order-deciding-on-a (accessed 2026-10-17).