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House roll call 369 · 40th Congress · May 29, 1868

To provide that when the house adjourns, it adjourn to monday next, to enable members to pay their respects at the graves of fallen heroes of the war.

On May 29, 1868, the House voted 53–58. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 34–56, Democrats 17–1, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
53
No
58
Did not vote
122
Date
May 29, 1868

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 56 no · 88 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 1 no · 32 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 provide that when the house adjourns, it…: House Vote, May 29, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-369/to-provide-that-when-the-house-adjourns-it-adjourn (accessed 2026-10-17).