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House roll call 361 · 40th Congress · May 28, 1868

To permit members arrested by the seargeant-at-arms to take their seats in the house, matter arising in conjunction with the resolution concerning guard rooms a

On May 28, 1868, the House voted 112–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 20–2, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
112
No
2
Did not vote
119
Date
May 28, 1868

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 0 no · 89 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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 permit members arrested by the…: House Vote, May 28, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-361/to-permit-members-arrested-by-the-seargeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).