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House roll call 503 · 40th Congress · Jul 23, 1868

To concur in the Senate amendment to the adjournment of Congress by agreeing to adjourn on july 27 at noon until the third monday in september and on that day t

On Jul 23, 1868, the House voted 85–69. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 59–61, Democrats 24–7, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
85
No
69
Did not vote
79
Date
Jul 23, 1868

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 61 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 7 no · 19 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 concur in the Senate amendment to the…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1868,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/40-H-503/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-the-adjournment (accessed 2026-10-17).