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House roll call 501 · 40th Congress · Jul 23, 1868

To order the main question on a resolution that Congress adjourn from july 27th until third monday in september, and on that day, unless otherwise ordered the t

On Jul 23, 1868, the House voted 80–81. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 54–74, Democrats 24–7, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
80
No
81
Did not vote
72
Date
Jul 23, 1868

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 74 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 7 no · 19 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 order the main question on a resolution…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-501/to-order-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-16).